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aieromon:
Thanks for sharing updates. Please post the maximum input and time of the day.

So, the maximum input I got today is 320 watts...1:03 pm. So, I have a deficit of 124 watts if we include that solar panels can only operate at 80% efficiency output.

I will update if there are changes...it may be my orientation too. I no even know if na West or whatever that placement is. Also, the sun orientation has changed too. I will wait till next year when sun touches where i place my generator (cos it isn't doing that for some months now)

Hydronium:
I bought a used 550W panel, so I'm getting only 270W from it, much to my chagrin.
Ensure that you buy a new original panel like the Jinko 555, you should get a minimum of 400W from it.

So, Hydronium, what you bought may just be that...I don't know when you started using or how old it is, it but orientation and weather may be the cause .

CC. Babatundey Oladele239

aieromon:
Thanks for sharing updates. Please post the maximum input and time of the day.

12:02 pm. Attached. 305 watts input from panel

Now, I have asked chatgpt and it says: "Your Jinko 555W panel will not generate its full capacity under typical conditions in harmattan, especially if there's some haze or dust in the air. A range of 300–400 watts during peak hours is reasonable and typical for this period in Nigeria.

If everything remains favorable, you might see a peak of 320–350 watts by solar noon."

Cc. oladele239

Now 254 watts at 11:00 am

Misinformation and attention-seeking headline

oladele239:
Yeah you're right
The cold today is extreme
Foauni seems to be out of stock of jinko 555 watts
I don't know any other reputable store
I'm impressed with your setup already

10:20 am...now at 208 watts.

oladele239:
Just 58 watts mehn that's small o
Let's hope it increases as the day gets brighter
Please secure that panel well chief 🙏

It's in a compound, so it's safe. Not even for the faint hearted to come and remove it sef. That thing is heavy and large.

oladele239:
Just 58 watts mehn that's small o
Let's hope it increases as the day gets brighter
Please secure that panel well chief 🙏

Yea. I used Chatgpt to ask what it could produce in the morning around 9 in harmattan, and it says 100 watts to 250 due to the weather and it's fvcking right... Now at 128 watts. I should update around 12. But the cold today no be here.

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9:20 am Now at 124 watts. Nairaland is not allowing me to upload pictures. I will upload some later at peak.

Increased to 89 watts. 8:53 am.

After placing it on the roof by myself with wisdom. Not for the faint hearted.

Input as the time of picture is 58 watts. I will take a picture after the sun is at its strength. Also, I want to pour water on it and see if there will be improvement.

oladele239:
Please do and update us
Is this 10AWG
Na your setup some of us dey wait for

I wil be updating as I dey do am. 8:25 in the morning after plugging it in.

My setup @picture 2.

oladele239:
Please do and update us
Is this 10AWG
Na your setup some of us dey wait for

So na me you people wan use do experiment.

seanwilliam:
Is there additional charges for the pickup/ delivery? I mean after I make payment on Temu, is there other payment I’ll make after my stuff reaches Nigeria ?
I want to buy some phone accessories from there.. so I want to know what and what’s not to do plus hidden charges so I’ll calculate my profit ahead
I appreciate and God bless you for me.

No additional charges for delivery. You may have to pick it up yourself at pickup venue. That's it.

oladele239:
Are you saying 10AWG can also be used

Yes, the lower the AWG number, the better. It shows how thick the copper wire is, meaning there won't be resistance issues.

oladele239:
Please do and update us
Is this 10AWG
Na your setup some of us dey wait for

No o... 10 kẹ̀...I wish. It's 12AWG.

seanwilliam:
brotherly,
what’s your experience with temu though, ?
I want to place orders for some stuff,
How does the delivery work outside Lagos? Thanks

So, I can now answer you because this is my first time of using Temu, which I know it's legit though, but I can't vouch when I'm yet to receive my stuff. So, I did this evening. Ordered December 4th evening. Now, they delivered today (20th). Delivery is in Osun State. So, everything is good with their delivery outside Lagos so far. I was to pick it at a central location, but the person brought it to me while closing for the day, since his path is along my street.

That's my experience so far. Thanks.

oladele239:
How far bro
Your set up done yet

The cable just landed this evening from Temu. Let me now answer seanwilliam.

I will test it tomorrow. This is 3 meters. I hope this can reach my panel to window sha. Anyway, the panel wire connector should offset some shortage but then, positioning matters. See the attached.

oladele239:
I hope Jumia will still run a promo
I need to buy ecoflow products o
The prices are still relatively high

Probably...Christmas promo

pull backs like this are actually something that happens towards Christmas as whales take profits. Till next year which is just a week+ away.

kolaide:
Both. Thanks

Device: 5g smartbox is N50k. Then sub varies...check the attached. What people often go for is the MBPS (speed based plan). Go through it.

kolaide:
Please, how much is the official cost of the Airtel unlimited now? Thanks

They device or subscription packages?

iLegendd:
I like this calendar by Maven, but I needed something more detailed with extra info with a page for Forex, Crypto and Stocks and luckily, I found this one below as a good calendar.

Oh...okay...that's better. No mixture.

oladele239:
Has your Temu order arrived

It arrived in Nigeria on the 14th or so, and currently at distribution centre or not. See attached.

Prepare!

HeavenlyBang:
Not happening anytime soon.

Current solar panels are just about 20% efficient (convert around 20% of solar energy that reaches the surface of the panel into electricity), with the rest being effectively wasted. There are both material and physical limits to the efficiency of panels, and I'd be surprised if mass-production solar technology even got to 40% efficiency in my lifetime.

Current record is under 50% and those panels are built with materials that are completely untenable for consumer use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKL-StUwH-4&t=911s

Sure thing. We are almost there.

fashrola:
I know one day, new technologies for solar panels will reduce its size....

One day 555 watts Jinko Panel will have size and weight like 40w panel.

oladele239:
What of this attached

I can't see the other side well, but the Jinko is good. And I can't find this particular model of the Longi

oladele239:
Please is this panel spec ok for delta 2
Asking for friend o
The guy wants to do a DIY and he's in abj

Yes, it is. Maximum amps for delta 2 is 15. Maximum voltage is 60.

Better go to Kebbi State and start your life small...

Babatundehy:
That advice is based on the assumption the querier already got the delta pro which has solar input capacity of 1600 watts, if this person buys thin wires (worse, over a long distance) because say for now a panel of 550watts will be installed and then more will be added later, when the day comes, that cable will be useless, as there will be a huge voltage drop due to high resistance when more solar panels are added, even risk of a fire. 14AWG shouldn't be used even with the delta 2, always better to go thicker, even thicker than is needed, the other way round almost always comes with consequential damage or efficiency loss. There might be no effects if the 14AWG MC4 to XT60 cable in the link is 1metre and then solar extension cable of appropriate thickness is used. The MC4 to XT60 cable hydronium and I bought was 1 meter and 12AWG.
The outside protection on the solar extension cable is sure better than what you have on that link, that looks like very cheap material that'll degrade in a very short time with heat and rain hitting it, attached is a picture of the solar extension cable I used.

Well, I don't know the full details of his setup, that's why I said overthinking...but even for 1 metre, 14AWG should not be considered, 12 AWG below is good, and for such long metres, he should go for 10AWG