Hello everyone,

I am so moved by the solidarity and camaraderie on this thread. After reading through this ENTIRE and other DIY solar threads, I identified common problems and questions. Many people either have questions on system sizing (what size solar system they need) and/ or what/ where they can find good quality, reliable equipment (whether importing directing from China or sourcing locally from Nigeria).

I have noticed that some people share their system sizing and where to find their equipment, but it can be quite intense reading through this entire thread to find an answer (it took me weeks to do so).

So, I will be starting an easy to follow guide that automatically calculates the size of solar system you need (this is called system sizing) and direct people to equipment they can purchase based on their budget and location. Later on, I will allow people who purchased the equipment to give updates/ opinions on the equipment (providing more information to other Nigerians trying to DIY their solar system).

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Hello good day boss. It's nice going through this thread. It's been illuminating.(pun not intended )

Its been on my mind to add solar energy to reduce my Nepa bill. So I'm a student, major appliances include a Phone charger, laptop charger, fan. Additional includes TV and a pS4. What kind of setup can I budget for.

*The TV and PS4 is not of utmost importance... Just something to enough to charge my gadgets and collect fan, the heat for Akure no be for play 😁.

Thanks.

alfaHaywhy:
Hello good day boss. It's nice going through this thread. It's been illuminating.(pun not intended )

Its been on my mind to add solar energy to reduce my Nepa bill. So I'm a student, major appliances include a Phone charger, laptop charger, fan. Additional includes TV and a pS4. What kind of setup can I budget for.

*The TV and PS4 is not of utmost importance... Just something to enough to charge my gadgets and collect fan, the heat for Akure no be for play 😁.

Thanks.

12v 100ah battery (75 - 85k)
250w solar panel (55k - 65)
1ka satchet inverter ( 20k)
30A scc (7k for the cheap own or you can buy the 14k own(this displays how much amps the panel produces)
would serve you .
wire dc and ac
breakers
workmanship for who will do the job.

this should cost roughly 250k.
goodluck boss

Obnoxious2001:

12v 100ah battery (75 - 85k)
250w solar panel (55k - 65)
1ka satchet inverter ( 20k)
30A scc (7k for the cheap own or you can buy the 14k own(this displays how much amps the panel produces)
would serve you .
wire dc and ac
breakers
workmanship for who will do the job.

this should cost roughly 250k.
goodluck boss

Thanks for this input. How long do you think this will last for, on a full charge?

tecnolad:


Thanks for this input. How long do you think this will last for, on a full charge?

Depends on your load. On 100w load, roughly 5hr 50mins

I need your help in resolving this

I have 2 solar panel on top of the roof and this image

And I am planning to move into my house this week and I want you guys to help out my advising me on how to upgrade the system to meet my requirements

There are already two ceiling fans in the house and I will be adding my other 2 standing fans making it four fans
One fridge that is almost 5ft high, TV 43 inches, two laptops, PS4 gaming console and I intend adding a desktop computer later

What do I need to get in other to have light 24/7

ican2020:
I need your help in resolving this

I have 2 solar panel on top of the roof and this image

And I am planning to move into my house this week and I want you guys to help out my advising me on how to upgrade the system to meet my requirements

There are already two ceiling fans in the house and I will be adding my other 2 standing fans making it four fans
One fridge that is almost 5ft high, TV 43 inches, two laptops, PS4 gaming console and I intend adding a desktop computer later

What do I need to get in other to have light 24/7

It would be easier if you provide the watt of the appliances you are using

Good day to the bosses here,

I have read an learnt from this great thread.

I want to join the solar team

My appliance is just

1. Led TV
2. Dstv decoder
3. 3 led bulbs
4. 2 Charger

I intend starting with one tubular battery

PLZ I NEED UR ADVICE, RECOMMENDATIONS AND HELP to achieve this.

BRO how many hours does this last for you after back up

ican2020:
I need your help in resolving this

I have 2 solar panel on top of the roof and this image

And I am planning to move into my house this week and I want you guys to help out my advising me on how to upgrade the system to meet my requirements

There are already two ceiling fans in the house and I will be adding my other 2 standing fans making it four fans
One fridge that is almost 5ft high, TV 43 inches, two laptops, PS4 gaming console and I intend adding a desktop computer later

What do I need to get in other to have light 24/7

good evening all.
pls i need a breakdown solution for something that can power my 2 bed apartment... for atleast the whole day... and will charge via PHCN too... atleast a sure 18 - 24hrs power...

appliances will be one 50 inches TV, bulbs.. let's say 10... then fans three.... if possible one fridge too...

please help

matoseyems:
Good day to the bosses here,

I have read an learnt from this great thread.

I want to join the solar team

My appliance is just

1. Led TV
2. Dstv decoder
3. 3 led bulbs
4. 2 Charger

I intend starting with one tubular battery

PLZ I NEED UR ADVICE, RECOMMENDATIONS AND HELP to achieve this.

How many inches tv.

This will give us a rough overview of the wattage

matoseyems:
Good day to the bosses here,

I have read an learnt from this great thread.

I want to join the solar team

My appliance is just

1. Led TV
2. Dstv decoder
3. 3 led bulbs
4. 2 Charger

I intend starting with one tubular battery

PLZ I NEED UR ADVICE, RECOMMENDATIONS AND HELP to achieve this.

If you are using 32" TV down,
100ah battery 12v (75k -85k)
250W solar panel (65k warri price)
30A controller (low quality 8k, high 14500)
1000w inverter (depending on your budget go for pure sine wave is around 70k. But if your low on cash, buy sachet inverter is around 15k)

Please prices vary depending on your location.

Obnoxious2001:


If you are using 32" TV down,
100ah battery 12v (75k -85k)
250W solar panel (65k warri price)
30A controller (low quality 8k, high 14500)
1000w inverter (depending on your budget go for pure sine wave is around 70k. But if your low on cash, buy sachet inverter is around 15k)

Please prices vary depending on your location.

Thanks boss, like how many hours will that last and the solar panel is how many sir, I for like msg u for whatsapp sir. 0

matoseyems:


Thanks boss, like how many hours will that last and the solar panel is how many sir, I for like msg u for whatsapp sir. 07039996821

The solar panel is 1
You should have a back up of 5hrs30mins roughly on 100watt load.
The good thing Is your load is around that range.

@Obnoxious2001

I need a cost estimation for these loads.

32' TV,
1 dstv decoder,
6 bulbs,
Charging of phones and (maybe upto 10 or more),
1 laptop

Thank you boss in anticipation

matoseyems:
Good day to the bosses here,

I have read an learnt from this great thread.

I want to join the solar team

My appliance is just

1. Led TV
2. Dstv decoder
3. 3 led bulbs
4. 2 Charger

I intend starting with one tubular battery

PLZ I NEED UR ADVICE, RECOMMENDATIONS AND HELP to achieve this.

Inverter is up for sale

Reason for sale:: Relocation

Specs::

Soccer power transformer-based 1.5kva Pure sine wave inverter with inbuilt charger. 24v 55ahlithium battery.

Can carry a rechargeable fan of 25w and 10w AKT bulb and laptop for at least 12hrs nonstop.
The price is 220k.
A little bit negotiable.
The location is Warri Delta state
Contact:: 08162776090

tpben:
@Obnoxious2001

I need a cost estimation for these loads.

32' TV,
1 dstv decoder,
6 bulbs,
Charging of phones and (maybe upto 10 or more),
1 laptop

Thank you boss in anticipation

You can use this same quotation.

If you are using 32" TV down,
100ah battery 12v (75k -85k)
250W solar panel (65k warri price)
30A controller (low quality 8k, high 14500)
1000w inverter (depending on your budget go for pure sine wave is around 70k. But if your low on cash, buy sachet inverter is around 15k)

However if you need more backup, you can increase your battery to 200A and 250w solar panel or 300w * 2.

It should serve you.
Please prices vary depending on your location.

Considering the current price of fuel, I will encourage everyone to try and go solar no matter how small.

I know it's not easy but yeah but petrol at 450/litre(this is the price in warri as of yesterday) isn't easy either.

If you decide to start small, Get the solar panels first then later you can acquire every other materials need.

Always have in mind the farmers will make more money and your lunch would no longer be imported.

Obnoxious2001:
Considering the current price of fuel, I will encourage everyone to try and go solar no matter how small.

I know it's not easy but yeah but petrol at 450/litre(this is the price in warri as of yesterday) isn't easy either.

If you decide to start small, Get the solar panels first then later you can acquire every other materials need.

Always have in mind the farmers will make more money and your lunch would no longer be imported.

Thank for the words of encouragement boss

Obnoxious2001:


You can use this same quotation.

If you are using 32" TV down,
100ah battery 12v (75k -85k)
250W solar panel (65k warri price)
30A controller (low quality 8k, high 14500)
1000w inverter (depending on your budget go for pure sine wave is around 70k. But if your low on cash, buy sachet inverter is around 15k)

However if you need more backup, you can increase your battery to 200A and 250w solar panel or 300w * 2.

It should serve you.
Please prices vary depending on your location.

The battery is lower than my requirements, onless u will sell the inverter alone for me

matoseyems:


The battery is lower than my requirements, onless u will sell the inverter alone for me

You are not tagging the right message .

The battery lulvyoracles intends to sell us a 24v battery 55ah lithium.

So the inverter is a 24v system as well.

Am curious, when considering going solar, what was the budget you had in mind.

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Obnoxious2001:


You can use this same quotation.

If you are using 32" TV down,
100ah battery 12v (75k -85k)
250W solar panel (65k warri price)
30A controller (low quality 8k, high 14500)
1000w inverter (depending on your budget go for pure sine wave is around 70k. But if your low on cash, buy sachet inverter is around 15k)

However if you need more backup, you can increase your battery to 200A and 250w solar panel or 300w * 2.

It should serve you.
Please prices vary depending on your location.

what can this power

b0rn2fuck:
what can this power

32' TV,
1 dstv decoder,
6 bulbs,
Charging of phones and (maybe upto 10 or more),
1 laptop

Back up Depends on the load that is been powered

luvlyoracle:
Inverter is up for sale

Reason for sale:: Relocation

Specs::

Soccer power transformer-based 1.5kva Pure sine wave inverter with inbuilt charger. 24v 55ahlithium battery.

Can carry a rechargeable fan of 25w and 10w AKT bulb and laptop for at least 12hrs nonstop.
The price is 220k.
A little bit negotiable.
The location is Warri Delta state
Contact:: 08162776090

Still available

How much will it cost to set-up 2kw of solar system?

Obnoxious2001:


You are not tagging the right message .

The battery lulvyoracles intends to sell us a 24v battery 55ah lithium.

So the inverter is a 24v system as well.

what should I budget for 2kva solar system?

30card:

what should I budget for 2kva solar system?

Depending on The back up you need.
2 pcs battery, inverter, charge controller, solar panel *6 (250w or 300w), wires eyc
1.2m -1.5m

Obnoxious2001:

32' TV,
1 dstv decoder,
6 bulbs,
Charging of phones and (maybe upto 10 or more),
1 laptop

Back up Depends on the load that is been powered

You have been quite helpful on this thread. I am sending you an email right away. Please respond.

God bless you for your tireless meaningful inputs to this thread.
Please can you help with a list of what will build 5kva system? Thank you.

Obnoxious2001:

Depending on The back up you need.
2 pcs battery, inverter, charge controller, solar panel *6 (250w or 300w), wires eyc
1.2m -1.5m