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Barezzi:
Trying to locate Niyi…

Nice one Barezzi. Please update us with more pics please. Will really appreciate and a short review of your experience. Thanks

gadgetplanetng:
Anyone.

Somebody should go there and bring prices/contacts for us o!

As in eh. Was planning to attend from Abuja but my plans changed. It will be good to see others attend.

Obnoxious2001:
Is this opportunity open for students as well?

Its free and open to everybody. However, you need to register online to generate a QR code pass.

samir101ng:
Greetings My People !!!

So, part of the journey in the solar ministry is the constant search for knowledge and self development. Renewable energy is growing in leaps and bounds and the African market is the next frontier to make it big in terms of investment and scale. A good opportunity to learn and network with other professionals in the industry is by attending exhibitions, summits, forums. Such an event is happening soon in Lagos with details below:

NIGERIAN ENERGY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2022 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POWER NIGERIA)

Date: 20 - 22 September 2022
Venue: Landmark Event Center, Lagos
Attendance: Free
https://www.nigeria-energy.com/en/home.html

For those based in Lagos, this is a good opportunity to learn more about the renewable energy industry and network with professionals and products. Who knows we might even have a FTA Solar Nairaland gathering at the event ? Anybody interested ? Registatration and attendance is free. Cheers.

So, the above is starting tomorrow in Lagos for those interested and as stated earlier attendance is free. Just register online and generate a QR Pass. There is going to be plenty renewable energy and other products on display by top manufacturers. These include:

Felicity Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
China
Fronius International GmbH
Austria
Huawei Technologies Co., Nigeria
Nigeria
Jinkosolar Middle East DMCC
United Arab Emirates
Komponents and Solutions Rack Limited (Victron)
Nigeria
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co. Ltd.
China
Simba Industries Limited
Nigeria
SMA Sunbelt Energy Gmbh
Germany
SRNE Solar Co., Ltd
China
Trina Solar Middle East & Africa DMCC
United Arab Emirates
Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co., Ltd.
China
and so many more https://exhibitors.energy-utilities.com/ne2022/. This is a good opportunity to meet the manufacturers of your products and their local partners on products like inverters, solar charge controllers, batteries and others. It's a good opportunity too good to miss for those in Lagos.

Greetings My People !!!

So, part of the journey in the solar ministry is the constant search for knowledge and self development. Renewable energy is growing in leaps and bounds and the African market is the next frontier to make it big in terms of investment and scale. A good opportunity to learn and network with other professionals in the industry is by attending exhibitions, summits, forums. Such an event is happening soon in Lagos with details below:

NIGERIAN ENERGY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2022 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POWER NIGERIA)

Date: 20 - 22 September 2022
Venue: Landmark Event Center, Lagos
Attendance: Free
https://www.nigeria-energy.com/en/home.html

For those based in Lagos, this is a good opportunity to learn more about the renewable energy industry and network with professionals and products. Who knows we might even have a FTA Solar Nairaland gathering at the event ? Anybody interested ? Registatration and attendance is free. Cheers.

Great Start on the solar journey. . Yes, its a non-hybrid which means you need a separate charge controller to use solar panels.

Your budget will determine a lot of the accessories you will need to purchase as addons to the inverter. Here are my own guides:

1. Solar Panels

For solar panels, my budget brand to recommend is Yingli Solar Panels. The 380W panel is going for about N90K as of my last inquiries. You can go for those other cheap alaba solar panels if you want something cheaper but you won't get the rated capacity and quality. Four panels should be okay to charge your batteries quickly with 1520W of power.

2. Solar Charge Controller

Of course MPPT is the best way to go and the MakeSkyBlue and Powmr charge controllers are our budget options to recommend. If your budget is higher you can use Epever. A 50amp charge controller should be just fine.

3. Batteries

I personally prefer AGM batteries like Monbat or Amaron Quanta for Lead Acid as my budget brands. But to be a bit more easy on the wallet you can go for tubular brands like Index, Rita, Eastman etc. Since you have a 24v inverter and most batteries are 12v in series, it means you need to buy minimum of 2 batteries 12v for the inverter.

Please take the above with a huge pinch of salt as without knowing your budget, one cannot accurately recommend the right products for you. I hope this helps you out in your own research. Cheers.

TechGeek777:
Thanks bro for the link. Can you please provide URL for Epever official store on AliExpress?

Apologies but Epever doesn't seem to have an official store on AliExpress. However, you can check out the Powmr Official Store i posted and amongst the products on sale in that store you will see Epever charge controllers from the same vendor. If your interested in Fangpusun Charge Controllers, Inverters kindly check out their official store also:

1. Wenzhou Xihe Electric Co., Ltd. (Fangpusun)

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/535617?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.41d87223hKBIUT

Fangpusun products are chinese clones of reputable brands like Victron, Studer & Outback but they give decent performance for the price range more than some unnamed chinese brands. Their firmware maybe out of date compared to the original which affects performance.

ojeysky:
Why pay premium for makeskyblue when powMr does same great job for less.

The internet is rife with comments and reviews by users on their experience with the Powmr. It's a mixed bag. Which is why "in my opinion" i recommended the MakeSkyBlue. If you read my earlier posts, i made several caveats about them being the same thing but preferring MakeSkyBlue for better build, updated firmware, nameplate capacity at a slightly higher price. Being cheap has its own pitfalls. Ultimately the choice is his.

TechGeek777:
Oga Niyi abeg recommend the bolded for me, and possibly URL to get am.

Get the MakeskyBlue MPPT Solar Charge Controller. That's the most basic.

If your budget is a little more rich, you can upgrade to Epever. Another Budget brand you search up on AliExpress, Konga or Jumia.

But beware of these Chinese clones. Your performance & quality may vary.

MPPT Charge controllers are like the gearbox of a car. No matter how powerful an engine is, it needs a transmission to get that power on the road so therefore in my opinion one should be try to get a decent brand to get the much needed power to recharge your batteries.

saint2ace:
Can you share what u use for logging data for daily harvest, it would be appreciated.

Secondly, for your connection point you could use wire connectors as shown in the picture below, that way Ur connection is neat and tight though crimping with ferrule connectors is more ideal..... Cheers

Thanks Boss for this.

I also highly recommend the use of ferrules for your connections if possible for maximum contact and reduced risk of partial contact.

I have attached some pics showing how the ferrules look like. Any scenarios where you need to connect small gauge wires then try to use a ferrule.

If you can add a heat shrink wrap to the connection even better for safety.

durodee:
A short review: A low budget value for money. Need an MPPT CC with the most basic Interface but keeps working? Then get this!! PowMrI have 3 of them in use. Works well , relatively cheap and can work for 12,24,36 or 48v systems. Works with Lithium batteries and
lead acids variants. Excellent as a back up CC too in case you need one to fall back on. Planning on getting another one soon.
Cons? Plenty !
1) No log Interface to record daily harvests , so difficult to know exactly how much you are harvesting daily. I have to rely on other ways to get this.
2) Connect points are a bit small and take max of 6mm cables
3) the supplied screws to attach the CC to the wall sometimes are too small
4) Price is getting high nowadays

Nice Review

This is a basic solar charge controller that's affordable for budget conscious people. However, you get what you pay for as it doesn't have some of the more advance features that others have. But most importantly is that you don't get the nameplate readings you see compared to using an actual clamp meter to test the real world readings. Here are links to their official stores:

1. Powmr Official Store

https://ysmart.aliexpress.com/store/609653?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.533e5d4fFeAwCE

2. MakeSkyBlue Official Store

https://makeskyblue.aliexpress.com/store/1759821?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1d6e1d21dvPKn2

You can order both from AliExpress direct or any major reseller but be guided that these are chinese clones. I am however more partial to MakeSkyBlue No. 2 compared to Powmr No. 1. They have better documentation and their products are of a more higher quality. But they are both basically the same thing. As stated, they are cheap but your performance mileage may vary.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
The fewer the cells in series, the better the voltage stability and the lower the risk/odds of deviations.

Continuing with the 12v Battery system and in the spirit of the recent discourse on the advantages of LifeP04, see some simple videos below that can help beginners with simple requirements to really enjoy a 12v battery system to power their basic appliances at a budget price.

1. 12v Battery Pack by Wiil Prowse

[url]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTFLuKjvUQw [/url]

https://youtu.be/i4oJYhGKw1s

2. 12v Battery Pack by High Tech Lab

https://youtu.be/TSRHDJhoQj0

3. 12v Battery Pack by Lithium Solar

https://youtu.be/3889lj2whLA

I hope these educational videos will help any budding new entrants into solar via team lithium.

Cheers.

FEGEITOK:
Samlex is wonderful, going by the reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/Samlex-America-SEC1250UL-Battery-Charger/dp/B00H8N9AKS

And creates a big hole in the pocket also

But quality comes at a price and your assured of high performance.

TechGeek777:
Thanks bro for the effort, no 3 is quite affordable. What I saw in konga is (MH-1240A) and has charging current from 7A> 12A> 20A> 40A. Which amp do I set it to for (2) 150ah & (2) 200ah respectively?

Most batteries recommend a maximum charging current under normal operation should be limited to 25% of the rated capacity
of the battery at the C20 rate (for an 100 Ah battery @ 20 Hr rate, the maximum charging current should be 25A). This means that for 200 Ah Battery that means 50A. But please check your batteries manual for its specific charging current.

FEGEITOK:
Thanks for sharing, I wanted to ask about this, then you posted this.

Wanted to go for option 2 then I noticed zero support for 240V so I will be getting number 1.

Thanks to you and NiyiOmoIyunade, I was about to get a battery balancer, but now I will go for this only.

Once again, I appreciate your sharing this knowledge.

If you are a practicing electronics engineer, please let me know, there I don't have to hire foreign ones for a project I am about to work on.

Thanks.

You can always use a step up/down converter for 120/240v with it. The various charging profile it has and its price point is what attracts me to it. Not an Engineer but a keen solar enthusiast with a passion for knowledge.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Your setup is simple boss - you do not want to complicate things too much.

If you choose to go with a 24v inverter, find a means (12v charger) to charge each of your two batteries individually and fully and even equalize them if possible first time around and before you put them together in series. Once you have done this step once then you can be equalizing (at 24v nominal) once every 30 days or so. You will not need to disconnect or separate the batteries at all.

If you choose a 12v inverter, that makes things even simpler and more stable, if your 12v inverter or charger or charge controller is capable of getting the batteries to equalization voltage, you will see extreme longevity from the batteries significantly better than in a 24v setup and much simpler maintenance.

I strongly support this point by Oga Niyi.

Though, it might be a bit expensive at the beginning especially with the ongoing transition to Lithium, a good 12v AGM/Gel/Flooded charger is essential for the general maintenance of your batteries. It's highly recommended (especially buying brand new) for those who are about to install a new inverter and batteries to charge their full before installation. Some batteries come in a low state of charge and a good charge by the 12v charger to the batteries specs and allowing it to float for 24hrs before connecting is a good practice that will save you anguish in the future.

1. Samlex

https://samlexamerica.com/product-category/battery-chargers/#

SEC-1250UL 12 Volt, 50 Amp Battery Charger. Safety listed
Input: 120 VAC 50/60 Hz (default) or 230 VAC 50/60 Hz (by internal jumper setting)
Output: 12 VDC
Amps: 50
Remote Control: 900-RC
Weight: 9.0 (lbs)
Weight: 4.1 (kg)
Dimensions: 13.03 x 9.60 x 3.82 (in)
Dimensions: 331 x 244 x 97 (mm)

2. Aims Power
[url]
https://www.aimscorp.net/ac-converter-battery-charger-12v-and-24v-smart-charger-75-amps-listed-to-ul-458-csa.html[/url]

Model Number: CON120AC12/24DC
Safety: Intertek-ETL listed: Conforms to ANSI/UL Standard 1564 ; Certified to CAN/CSA STD. C22.2 No. 107.2
Input Voltage 96-145VAC full performance 70-96VAC derated to 50% of output
Frequency 40Hz to 70Hz
Nominal Input Current at Rated Output <9Aac
Voltage Measurement Accuracy ±8Vac
Frequency Measurement Accuracy ±1Hz
Output Nominal Voltage 12V
Output Current Input voltage 96-145V,
output current 75A for 12V mode

Rated Output Current auto adjust to 12V
Current Accuracy ± 6% of full rated output current @25°C, for target currents across the range from 10% rated output (for absorption exit criteria accuracy) to the current limit setpoint.
Load Regulation 1.5%
Current Limit 75-80Amp
Dead-Battery Charging 8-14.9Vdc at 100% of rated output current
8-29.8Vdc at 100% of rated output current
Selectable Battery Type Open Lead-Acid, Gel, AGM, LiFePo4, adjustable

3. Suoer

http://www.chinasuoer.com/battery-charger/113.html

MA-1240A - AGM/GEL Battery Charger
Output Voltage - 12V
Input Voltage - 180-250V
Rated Frequency - 47-63HZ
Charger current - 40A
Charger Mode - Four-steps
Full Load Efficiency - >90%
Dimensions - 225*145*80MM
1.6KG
Certification - ISO,CTA,CE

The first two are premium american brands but the last one is chinese can easily be gotten online from Jumia or Kongo. Just make sure you verify authenticity before you purchase. I am actually interested in the AimsPower as it can charge both Lithium and Lead Acid batteries.

dbshaywhy:
Good morning professionals... Please I've decided to go for tubular batteries for my solar power systems... Which brand of the tubular battery is the best?

Check back a few pages where we have listed the names of authorized dealers of original battery brands and their addresses for you to purchase from. Cheers.

But this now leads me into a category for those interested in purchasing an all in one plug and play LifeP04 battery system that you can just plug and forget. While some of my senior ogas in the house (@bigbrovar & co) prefer the DIY route of buying the cells, bottom/top balancing them, adding BMS and wiring it up together, creating a compartment to place the entire setup etc where they have control and can tweak the setup, some of us are not so technically minded and prefer a system that comes ready made. Enter Server Rack LifeP04 batteries. These are battery systems that come pre-configured with cells, BMS, etc and you just plug it to your inverter. Some even come with CAN bus communication for tighter integration. Some examples include:

1. SOK Batteries 48v 100ah

https://www.currentconnected.com/

8 Volt (51.2 Nominal) 100Ah, 5.12 kWh
20 Year Typical Lifespan & 10 Year Warranty
Cells rated for 80% Capacity after 4000 Cycles, 100% DOD @1C Rate
Typical capacity at 80% DOD @.5C Rate is over 7000 Cycles
Maintenance Free
Built-In Smart Battery Management System (BMS)
5 Temperature sensors, protected from low and high temperatures
Pre-Charge Circuit to Prevent BMS Damage
Detachable cover, user serviceable BMS and cells
RS485 & CANBus communication, works with many inverters.
Rack Mountable for quick and easy installation
Well-written English instruction manual & documentation here.
$1,789.99 x N730 as at 23/08/2022 = N1,306,692.7 excluding shipping & taxes

2. EG4-LifePower4 48V 100AH

https://signaturesolar.com/

Tier One, A+ Cell Composition
99% Efficiency LiFePo4 16-Cell Pack
Max Energy Density
Flexible Racking Options
Environmentally Friendly & Lead-Free
Stress-Free Battery Bank Expansion Capacity
Longer Lasting; 10-20 year Design Life
Reliable Built-In BMS, Voltage, Current, Temp. and Health Management
UL rated battery pack.
$1,449.00 x N730 as at 23/08/2022 = N1,057,770 excluding shipping & taxes

3. Jakiper JK48V100 51.2V 100Ah

https://jakiperbattery.com/

>4000 Cycles at 80% depth of discharge
Power key (for BMS On/Off)
Create 48 Volt Storage Systems
Connect in parallel, up to 16 for 81,920 Watts
Automatic system cell balancing
All parameters available on LCD display
Temperature monitoring (high and low cut-off), 6 temperature sensors
Exceptional voltage stability
Maintenance-free
No hydrogen generation or gassing
<70% the weight of similarly sized SLA batteries
$1,739.00 x N730 as at 23/08/2022 = N1,269,470 excluding shipping & taxes

You will have to import these batteries with the extra cost attached but from what i have seen some installers quote for solar installations in Nigeria, you can comfortably import these with all the charges and still have some change left over. If you have a residential home and want to have peace of mind as regards batteries and want to try out the LifeP04 life, then i recommend you check out these alternative products. There is a premium segment of course looking at the https://bydbatterybox.com/ and https://en.pylontech.com.cn/ for those who are blessed in the spirit (@Niyi and co.) . Be informed and spend your money wisely.

Hello My People.

The rate at which you people are giving Egbon Niyi WotoWoto left and right no be here o. Allow my guy rest nau

That was on a lighter note.

So, as is the tradition in this thread after a few active posts and rigorous discourse, the marketers come in and spam the thread for a few more pages and justcallmenuel has been on a roll lately with his products. Interestingly however, what caught my eye and this is something i had talked about before was the range of lithium battery system by Felicity Solar. For those who want a residential solar setup (4 batteries (48v) and above) and looking to go Lithium (cheaply), it is not a bad start. The advantages of lithium over lead at scale will save you more in the long run with a quality of life without worries. An all in one, plug and play lithium battery system is ideal where you don't need to be worrying constantly and checking your batteries all the time. But please be cautioned that Felicity Solar products have been talked about here extensively about their durability, not being at full capacity despite the stated nameplate or using grade B batteries in their products. Their Google Reviews is also terrible as posted by previous buyers. But they do have an office you can go to for warranty issues and repairs so buy at your own risk.

1. Felicity Solar

https://www.felicitysolar.com/

Felicity Solar NIG Ltd
Sales tel : 07049849961(Jimmy), 09131860287(Shawn), 09029376699(Nancy), 09090800915(Samael)
After-sale service tel : 09032082546
Office Add : Plot 1, Tomezi Avenue, Ago Road, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Email : samael@felicitysolar.com, nancy@felicitysolar.com
Website : www.felicitysolarng.com

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Ssssshhhhhhh!

Don't let big brother NERC hear you o - before they come and ask me to pay for Genco license.

I nor get money o

If una only know the amount of regulators & players in this forum eh !!

Dem full here boku.

I no go name names sha

TechGeek777:
Experts in the house, abeg make una look into this.

These are all solar equipment sellers with a good online presence. You can also add https://www.solardepotng.com/ to that list. But i have personally never had any dealings with them. And some of them have had issues that had been reported here already on this platform. Therefore, you transact at your own risks. In my previous posts, the resellers i posted were authorized dealers who have signed agreements with the global brands to be their representatives in Nigeria so they carry a bit more weight in my opinion. Also, i highly advise you visit a sellers office and check out availability and price of their products. A lot of these sellers don't update their websites and contact numbers to reflect realities. Therefore, go to there office and deal face to face is my honest opinion. Warranty and fault repairs should also be discussed extensively before purchase to avoid issues later on.

Hello House,

I am glad to hear the positive feedback from people on the sources we have identified for people to buy genuine products from authorized resellers. Here are a few more:

1. Index Batteries

https://www.multipower.com.ng/exide-battery.html

Multipower Solutions Limited
CONTACT Us
3, Ilupeju bypass, Olajire house, beside GT Bank ATM, within Health Plus Pharmacy Compound, Ilupeju, Lagos.
sales@multipower.com.ng
+234-7058992440

Are you looking to buy ORIGINAL Index/Exide batteries straight from the source. Multi Power is the authorized dealer of Index Batteries in Nigeria. Call or visit their address to confirm price and availability of their products.

2. Rita Batteries

https://wavetra.com/

Wavetra Solar Company
Wavetra Energy Head office:
15 Ajao Road off Adeniyi Jones Avenue
Ikeja, Lagos State.
+2348157171707
E-Mail: ask @wavetra .com

Rita Batteries are an affordable brand of lead acid batteries. But fakes are everywhere in the market. Contact their authorized Ritar batteries distributor in Nigeria for your genuine batteries. Check out their address and confirm their prices.

3. SRNE Solar

https://www.srnesolar.com/

HM Solar Co Ltd
10b Prince Jude Nwabueze Street, Greenfield Estate,
Ago Palace Way, Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
Olive Estate, Alhaji Ganiyu Olaiya Street, off navy gate
Satellite Town, Lagos
+2348034490636
+2347040329474
+2349050884061
hmsolarcoltd@gmail.com

Kindly contact Mr Ugo for your original SRNE inverters, charge controllers etc for an affordable setup. The SRNE range of inverters have built in MPPT reducing your costs. It was can also work without a battery. Just buy inverter, battery, solar panels and your good to go. I have personally bought products from him. Check them out.

That's all i have for now. Will dig up more as i check my solar research folder.

Cheers.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
You may have misinterpreted my message boss.

I actually do not support this action but again it is an open forum and there is freedom of expression so ...

In the very long run, the end result may turn out good overall, in the short run you may have caused much vexation and consternation for a lot of good folks.

I am primarily an RE enthusiast so when I look at the matter dispassionately, I can only shake my head, smile and observe.

There are interesting days ahead.

Okay. I understand where your coming from. Information Asymmetry as you earlier stated. However, as a fellow enthusiast and considering the Nigerian environment we live in, i felt it a public service to release such information. As you said, i have no skin in the game and i believe the market is big enough to accommodate everybody. More information means more sales in my opinion as buyers are more informed. Getting ripped off and supplied low quality equipment has been a recurring issue plaguing the adoption of solar in this country and it shouldn't be so. My extensive research on solar has been for over 5yrs now and so felt a need to share and help out to point people in the right direction.

For Team LifeP04 who are interested in purchasing either individually or in a group buy for Lithium Ion Phosphate (Prismatic) batteries, here is a list of reputable suppliers on Ali Baba who can supply you original batteries for your next solar setup. This is list based on recommendations from the DIY Solar Forums https://diysolarforum.com/ with reviews by people all over the world who have purchased their batteries including the Youtuber Will Prowse. Another Youtuber Andy from the Off-Grid Garage has also bought from such suppliers. Some of the suppliers listed can ship directly to Nigeria DDP (Direct Duty Paid) via ocean shipping to a warehouse in Lagos where you can go and pick up or via freight forwarder who will ship on your behalf. Be prepared for long wait though of over 90 days in some cases before your shipment arrives.

1. Shenzen Luyuan Technology Ltd

https://szluyuan.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.9114905.0.0.BLMWsZ

My top rated supplier. Why ? Because they match and batch the batteries by internal resistance and use Grade A LifeP04 EVE Cells directly from EVE. This comes at a premium however but you are guaranteed that your batteries are the cream of the top of cells. They test and ship the batteries DDP to Nigeria to warehouses in Lagos and Kano. Chat Amy Wan to get a quote.

2. Docan Technology (shenzhen) Co., Ltd

https://docantech.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.9114905.0.0.BLMWsZ

Another top rated supplier of LifeP04 cells. They do not have a freight forwarder to Nigeria though but you can make your own arrangements for shipping or they can recommend one for you for shipping to a lagos warehouse. Contact Sandy Zou to get a quote.

3. Shenzhen Basen Technology Co., Ltd

https://basen.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.9114905.0.0.BLMWsZ

Premium LifeP04 cells available at affordable prices direct from an original supplier. Contact Ms. Gloria BASEN to get a quote.

4. Shenzen Qishou Technology Ltd

https://qiso.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.9114905.0.0.BLMWsZ

LifeP04 cells supplier with over 7yrs experience on AliBaba. Contact Ms. Amy Peng for a quote.

5. Shenzen Deriy New Energy Technology Ltd

https://dery.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.9114905.0.0.BLMWsZ

A newer supplier on the LifeP04 block but with good prices and availability. I believe some Nairalanders have had business with them before so will appreciate any reviews they may have. Contact Ms. Selina Li for a quote.

So, there you have it Team LifeP04. All these suppliers listed above are on AliBaba with reviews and ratings. Kindly fully register on AliBaba with your address and ID if you intend to do a purchase. Multiple payment channels are provided so pick your choice. All types of LifeP04 cells are available from 105ah, 160ah, 280ah(LF280k), 304ah. All suppliers specify Grade A cells but i can only personally confirm for Shenzen Luyuan. Contact them and start the conversation.

Cheers. Dropping some charge controllers and inverters next.

Hello House,

As usual here is another source of quality products that you can do your own research and buy authentic goods from:

1. Full River Batteries

Idyllic Technologies
+234 803 4143 222
+234 703 7973 666
info@idyllictechnologies.com
sales@idyllictechnologies.com
7, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun Opposite Total Filling Station, Near Ojota Bus Stop
2, Ogungbeye Street, Olowora Off Omole Phase 2, Lagos State.
https://idyllictechnologies.com/fullriver

Original supplier of premium Full River AGM Batteries and products. For those in Team Lead Acid and looking for quality batteries that last, look no further. Contact them for current prices and availability.

2. Amaron Quanta Batteries

Direct 2 Home
4 Wilmer Street, Ilupeju,
Lagos, Nigeria.
+(234) 800-7777-444
Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:30pm
info@d2h.ng
24 X 7 online support
https://www.d2h.ng/

Amaron Quanta Nig Ltd
Contact Info
#46 NTA Rd OPP. Mgbuoba Market, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria
09088765257, 08063887516
https://amaronquanta.com.ng/

Looking to buy original Amaron Quanta batteries then head to the source. Direct from an office address that you can trace and resolve any issues later. Both companies supply named brand batteries. Team Lead Acid please choose wisely.

3. Monbat Batteries

Energy Batteries Limited Nigeria
Block M, Plot 21. Isolo Scheme, Industrial Layout Ballet Busstop, beside Pinnacle Filling Station Apapa Oshodi Expressway, Isolo. Lagos
sales@ebnltd.com
+2349087464000
https://ebnlimited.com/

Monbat is a UK brand of AGM batteries sold by this reseller. Another premium brand for Team Lead Acid but for all those who dont want waste money on batteries that do not last, this is a good brand to check out.

4. Trojan Batteries

Eauxwell Nigeria Ltd
81B Oduduwa Crescent, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
07039481061
07039481062
http://www.eauxwell.com/

Looking to buy the Rolls Royce of Lead Acid Batteries, then look no further as their authorized dealer dey for your backyard. Go to their office or give them a call to confirm prices and availability.

That's all for Team Lead Acid for now. I mainly provided AGM/VRLA batteries because for me they are more maintenance free and convenient than gel/flooded. Most of the chinese lead acid batteries flooding the market now are knock offs and will not last long. Better to "enhance" your budget and get named brands. If these batteries are out of your budget and your looking for gel/flooded batteries, you can try out the Simba/Luminous range of products https://www.thesimbaden.com/ or EastMann range of products also https://eastmannigeria.com/. Both have offices on their websites where you can check out their products and get a warranty.

Team LifeP04, we are up next.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Eweeeeeeee

In one move you just put so many marketers and resellers out of business.

But alas, you targeted the premium/good value products that require some level of skill or expertise to work with and the people who support those products generally offer services above and beyond just sales.

If you will keep this post up then you should also target the budget/low cost segment more focused on mass market sales and tend to offer poor services and expose the product sources and contacts to balance the scales - that way you can also put those folks out of business/on their toes.

You should consider that middleman profits (people's livelihoods) are made by/with information assymetry and it is quite a thing to take that away if you have no skin in the game. Expensive mistakes may also be made when an unqualified person is given access to product sources but lacks proper system design, component selection and system installation/implementation skills.

My thoughts on the matter.

Noted Oga Niyi.

Though the brands i have listed maybe a bit on the premium side, permit me to align with @zeestone99 earlier statement that quality solar products don't come cheap. However, in my experience what pains customers the most is paying for budget products that don't last and in the long run end up costing the customer more money to replace. A penny wise pound foolish situation. You see large installations costing over N1M using budget chinko products that the owners end up regretting. To avoid stories that touch, they have an opportunity to contact authorised resellers of quality products and manage their budgets accordingly. I will however take your advice and drop links to some good quality chinese products that offer more value to our budget diy solar community. LifeP04 people on my radar next.

Hello House,

I have been seeing a lot of requests for advice on brands of solar equipment to buy ranging from inverters, charge controllers, batteries to SPD, MCB etc. Permit me to share a few resources I have discovered in my extensive research in the solar ministry. I will be dropping links and addresses to authorised dealers of solar products that people can go to their offices and verify or do a Google search on.

1. Victron Products
Komponents & Solutions Rack (also Repair Centre)
27B Ize-Iyamu Street Off Billingsway Oregun, Lagos State
Ms. Prisca Adiele
+234 802 307 7749
+234 08099378347
info@komponents.ng
http://www.ren4power.com
https://www.victronenergy.com/where-to-buy

If your looking to purchase Victron products in Nigeria from the official dealer then here is the link. If the Inverter is a bit out of budget for you, there stand alone MPPT solar charge controllers ranks amongs the best in the market.

2. Jinko Solar Panels
Contact Us
9 Adebola Street Alhaji Masha Surulere Lagos
08033043609, 08033731860
info@techlandsolar.ng
https://www.techlandsolar.ng/

Techland is the authorised dealer of Jinko Solar Panels in Nigeria. They also stock Tier 1 panels by other brands too. You can get quality solar panels from them. But call them or visit their office to confirm stock.

3. Gennex Technologies
Head Office
Plot 25, Adebisi Ogunnuyi Crescent, off Oladimeji Alo Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos
Front Office: 012934490
Hotline Sales
08171936361, 08179462854
WhatsApp: +2348171936361, +2348179462854
Hotline Quotation
08091023062
https://shop.gennextechnologies.com/

Another top rated dealer of Canadian Solar Panels and Axpert range of inverters. You can be assured of getting quality products. Check them out also.

4. SolarPowerEtal
Solar Power Etal Spectrums. Secretariat-UCH Road, (by Union Bank), Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State. 11, Obe Street, Kongi, Bodija, Ibadan. Hotline: 08023258027
Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, (Opp. Eko Hotel), Lagos. 0802 325 8027, 0806 304 2776
http://www.solarpoweretal.com/index.php

The authorised distributor of Trina Solar Panels in. Nigeria. Another top source of high quality solar panels.

Will add more as time permits. Cheers.

Opistorincos:
Good day house, I'm nearing the set date for my solar installation. And, for now, lithium ion battery is not viable due to financial constraints. So, I'm starting with tubular. I'll upgrade over time.

I'm having issues with brands to go with. For the panels, should I go with used Canadian or brand new panels? What brand of tubular battery is known to stand the test of time? Which charge controller will charge the battery quickly? What brand of inverter should I get?

PS: my total load is less than 1000W. Budget is 400k max. Intended load is as follows:

One laptop.
One fan.
A few bulb.
A phone.
Teo powerbank.
Rice cooker.

This might be out of your budget but you can use it to guide your purchase. Yingli Solar panels are one of the most affordable quality solar panel brands that you can buy. Their 450W panel is going for around N90,000 or higher. I personally don't like tubular batteries due to their electrolyte. I will rather do AGM VRLA Lead Acid battery. Amaron Quanta is a good brand going for around N165,000 last time i checked. For inverter, better to do a hybrid inverter that has solar mppt built in. I just bought SRNE 3KVA/24V inverter for N175,000 for a friend from their dealer in Lagos. So, you can adjust your requirements or the solar components as needed.