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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 9:13am On May 13, 2023
dacool1:
Can inverters be run 24/7 without shortening it's life span. Please note I'm not talking about the batteries but the inverter itself.

They can last many years although some components can get bad due to shortcircuit , over current or over voltage. Replace them and you will be fine.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dacool1(m): 9:26am On May 13, 2023
zeestone99:


They can last many years although some components can get bad due to shortcircuit , over current or over voltage. Replace them and you will be fine.

Thanks alot
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by odimbannamdi(m): 10:48am On May 13, 2023
complexstuffs:
Good evening gurus in the house,

I just relocated to Abuja and hope to start a solar and inverter installation business in Abuja. Technical know-how is not a problem as I have had many years of experience in that field before relocating to Abuja.

Please what areas in Abuja would be best to set up a shop/location with N1.5 million rent money

Thanks, as I await your contributions

What is your business model exactly?

If you intend to go solely into installations, I don't think you need a shop per se. What you need could just be a modest space in a shopping complex in a central part of Abuja to serve as your office and reference address in your advert materials. Of course, you may not necessarily be there all time, so familiar clients will be encouraged to notify you upfront before coming around.

1.5m should help you achieve this with enough extra to help you find your feet till the jobs start pouring in. You may also want to stock some sample items to aid your explanation and business pitches to clients.

But if you want to go into sale of renewable energy products, I doubt 1.5m will get you anywhere.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by complexstuffs(m): 12:40pm On May 13, 2023
odimbannamdi:


What is your business model exactly?

If you intend to go solely into installations, I don't think you need a shop per se. What you need could just be a modest space in a shopping complex in a central part of Abuja to serve as your office and reference address in your advert materials. Of course, you may not necessarily be there all time, so familiar clients will be encouraged to notify you upfront before coming around.

1.5m should help you achieve this with enough extra to help you find your feet till the jobs start pouring in. You may also want to stock some sample items to aid your explanation and business pitches to clients.

But if you want to go into sale of renewable energy products, I doubt 1.5m will get you anywhere.


Thanks so much for your reply.

I intend to go into Sales, Installations and services/maintenance of renewable energy products. The N1.5 million is just to cover rent money of a shop in a plaza/complex in a relatively good location. I know location is very important in business and I don't want to make mistakes which is why I am asking for inputs from folks who are familiar with Abuja
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Justice629(m): 1:33pm On May 13, 2023
dacool1:
Can inverters be run 24/7 without shortening it's life span. Please note I'm not talking about the batteries but the inverter itself.

Inverters can't be exempted from the effects of time. My growatt spf 5000es is 1year 6months today without any issue from constant 24/7 use and periodic abuse of OL grin
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by durodee(m): 1:38pm On May 13, 2023
Mine does, easily. For how long depends on your battery capacity. I have had one 1hp and another 1.5 HP for 3hours at a point. While it's not usual for the AC to be on most times, regular load is less than 2kva ( @1.5kw) but i have a 1.5hp water pump that on a timer of 15mins action every hour. The inverter handed that brilliantly. My usage of some other brands for the same activity showed that some brands advertised here are overated.
Kaybthaniels:
Thanks for the response boss, what are the loads on yours if you don't mind me asking?, Is it able to handle the load of an Air conditioner? Two 1hp inverter ac to be precise. Both will not be turned on at the same time tho.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by durodee(m): 1:47pm On May 13, 2023
dacool1:
Can inverters be run 24/7 without shortening it's life span. Please note I'm not talking about the batteries but the inverter itself.
Nothing lasts forever. Normal wear of the parts in motion is my thought. However,I have used inverter for 2-3 years straight atimes . Usually I plan towards @5years of use. After that, I am ok with anything that happens.
I always look at it this way: how long can I expect to use a petrol generator 24/7 before changing the engine As long as the inverter lasts longer, I am ok

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dacool1(m): 2:16pm On May 13, 2023
Justice629:


Inverters can't be exempted from the effects of time. My growatt spf 5000es is 1year 6months today without any issue from constant 24/7 use and periodic abuse of OL grin

OH OK thanks so it's okay to run the 24/7
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Kaybthaniels(m): 2:27pm On May 13, 2023
Thanks boss. I will contact you soon, Still busy with researching for what will fit my use and budget.


zeestone99:


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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Kaybthaniels(m): 2:42pm On May 13, 2023
Alright boss, based on my calculations, my energy consumption will be a little bit under 17. kwh, so this inverter should suffice hopefully, money no dey for Growatts and the likes so make person manage this one first.


durodee:
Mine does, easily. For how long depends on your battery capacity. I have had one 1hp and another 1.5 HP for 3hours at a point. While it's not usual for the AC to be on most times, regular load is less than 2kva ( @1.5kw) but i have a 1.5hp water pump that on a timer of 15mins action every hour. The inverter handed that brilliantly. My usage of some other brands for the same activity showed that some brands advertised here are overated.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dacool1(m): 2:42pm On May 13, 2023
durodee:

Nothing lasts forever. Normal wear of the parts in motion is my thought. However,I have used inverter for 2-3 years straight atimes . Usually I plan towards @5years of use. After that, I am ok with anything that happens.
I always look at it this way: how long can I expect to use a petrol generator 24/7 before changing the engine As long as the inverter lasts longer, I am ok
2 to 3 years without ever turning it off
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kuss: 3:09pm On May 13, 2023
zeestone99:
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by obitobe: 5:53pm On May 13, 2023
Please I need advise, I have a 24 volt system set up consisting of 300w panels(6), a 2.5kVa 24V afripower inverter, felicity MPPT charge control(60A) and 4 tubular haus strom batteries, but i still have to charge the batteries with generator from 7pm -10pm. How do I improve the system in such a way i stop running the generator.

PS my total watt in my apartment is 1113w


please i need this improvement advise.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 6:57pm On May 13, 2023
Justice629:


Inverters can't be exempted from the effects of time. My growatt spf 5000es is 1year 6months today without any issue from constant 24/7 use and periodic abuse of OL grin

U need a current limiter and properly sized ac breaker to prevent overload.

Around 18k will sort it for you including enclosure.

Call/chat - 08117398294
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 6:59pm On May 13, 2023
dacool1:

2 to 3 years without ever turning it off

Yes I have some inverters doing 4yrs non stop. Except for some battery low moment or when nobody's home
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Peterlove11: 7:17pm On May 13, 2023
obitobe:
Please I need advise, I have a 24 volt system set up consisting of 300w panels(6), a 2.5kVa 24V afripower inverter, felicity MPPT charge control(60A) and 4 tubular haus strom batteries, but i still have to charge the batteries with generator from 7pm -10pm. How do I improve the system in such a way i stop running the generator.

PS my total watt in my apartment is 1113w


please i need this improvement advise.

If you can afford 48v system, go for it. You only need to change the inverter, rearrange the batteries to 48v. Then you can add 2 or 3 more panels. Am sure with this, you will rarely have a need for generator
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by obitobe: 7:51pm On May 13, 2023
Peterlove11:


If you can afford 48v system, go for it. You only need to change the inverter, rearrange the batteries to 48v. Then you can add 2 or 3 more panels. Am sure with this, you will rarely have a need for generator

Thanks a lot for your response but i need to retain the current system, as it is just 6months old. That is why i am asking for any other improvement that could be done to get rid of the generator usage.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Valto(m): 8:07pm On May 13, 2023
obitobe:
Please I need advise, I have a 24 volt system set up consisting of 300w panels(6), a 2.5kVa 24V afripower inverter, felicity MPPT charge control(60A) and 4 tubular haus strom batteries, but i still have to charge the batteries with generator from 7pm -10pm. How do I improve the system in such a way i stop running the generator.

PS my total watt in my apartment is 1113w


please i need this improvement advise.
drastically cut down on your load. increase panel to 10pcs

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dacool1(m): 8:18pm On May 13, 2023
zeestone99:


Yes I have some inverters doing 4yrs non stop. Except for some battery low moment or when nobody's home

OK thanks
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by osayuwamwen(m): 8:50pm On May 13, 2023
Pls i am using a 12v system with 2panel of 400watts each with two 32amp DC breaker one from the panel to the controller and another connected from d controller to the battery, I plan on adding additional one or two 400watt panel so I can get a faster charge as I barely get 400watt and btw 31 to 32amp during charging, most times the battery does not get to float charging because I use it for TV and a refrigerator which is on timer for 3hrs during the day time while at night it is just my DC fan and a few surrounding light, my question is this can i add additional one or two 400watt panel to the already two 400watt panel I have installed? will the 32amp DC breaker limit the current from the panel if it is more that 32amp and will my 60amp Felicity controller which support up to 825watt in total for a 12v system accept 4 or 3 panel of 400watt each?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 11:04pm On May 13, 2023
dacool1:

2 to 3 years without ever turning it off


Yeah very possible most esp with transformer based pure sinewave models ... Mine runs 24/7


Asides from thermostatic fan failure or dusting once in a blue moon, attach well sized protective devices alongside efficient earthing, you're good to go ...


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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Justice629(m): 12:05am On May 14, 2023
zeestone99:


U need a current limiter and properly sized ac breaker to prevent overload.

Around 18k will sort it for you including enclosure.

Call/chat - 08117398294

I have both installed
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 11:48am On May 14, 2023
Justice629:


I have both installed


Great
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by therealMcCain: 1:49pm On May 14, 2023
obitobe:
Please I need advise, I have a 24 volt system set up consisting of 300w panels(6), a 2.5kVa 24V afripower inverter, felicity MPPT charge control(60A) and 4 tubular haus strom batteries, but i still have to charge the batteries with generator from 7pm -10pm. How do I improve the system in such a way i stop running the generator.

PS my total watt in my apartment is 1113w


please i need this improvement advise.

1. What sought of light bulbs do you use?
LED, incandescent or spiral energy saving bulbs

2. Do you use ceiling fan? if yes, How many and what type?

3. Does your Television have energy saving feature?

4. Do you power your fridge or freezer with the inverter? if yes, when is the runtime? what is the duration? do you power the fridge/freezer after 4pm on inverter
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Feshizzy(m): 5:46pm On May 14, 2023
isangjohnson:

Well, energy independent is all about personally satisfaction. If you have the fund and you're not on budget go for it but if you're on budget, go for 5kva inverter and 15kwh lifepo4 battery with sufficient pv and reduce the running time of the AC especially at night.
Someone posted here few months back that 1hp inverter AC consume about 487w. Running two at the same time will consume 974w, freezer might be 150w, fridge might be 110w, iron might be 1200w... Total 2,434w. Sufficient pv will take care of this during the day and charge your battery to float. You may also choose to alternative other appliances like pumping machine and washing machine.
Switch off the freezer in the evening when the sun is off and by this time, things has already blocked inside. You may allow the two ACs to run on battery for 9hours at night (8,766wh).
I'll advise you go for standalone floodlights and do not attach them to your system. I've 8 standalone floodlights in my compound running for two years now. They are all in sensor mode, turned on at night by itself and turned off when day break.
If you still need a bigger system, 8kw deye inverter might be a good option with 28kwh lifepo4 battery and corresponding pv.
Our big boys will advise better.

5kva inverter for 2 inverter AC and all those loads? You don't even know the HPs
Please don't give advice on inverters,
You will clearly put people in trouble and debt.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Peterlove11: 8:08pm On May 14, 2023
Feshizzy:


5kva inverter for 2 inverter AC and all those loads? You don't even know the HPs
Please don't give advice on inverters,
You will clearly put people in trouble and debt.
You could have added your own advice without taking a jab at him. He hasnt said anything extremely out of order. Everyone here is a student of Alternative/renewable energy. Even Our Ogas here still learn to get better daily. And 5kva is huge, it can comfortably power 2 1hp inverter ACs. You don't need humongous, power hungry inverters to power basic household load.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by obitobe: 8:47pm On May 14, 2023
therealMcCain:


1. What sought of light bulbs do you use?
LED, incandescent or spiral energy saving bulbs- I use 14 spiral energy saving bulb of 10w each

2. Do you use ceiling fan? if yes, How many and what type? Yes i do use Ceiling fan, and its 5ceiling fan but not at once

3. Does your Television have energy saving feature? I am not sure

4. Do you power your fridge or freezer with the inverter? if yes, when is the runtime? what is the duration? do you power the fridge/freezer after 4pm on inverter yes i used both inverter deep freezer and Fridge. it runs from 9am-3pm



Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by oloet: 9:45pm On May 14, 2023
Peterlove11:

You could have added your own advice without taking a jab at him. He hasnt said anything extremely out of order. Everyone here is a student of Alternative/renewable energy. Even Our Ogas here still learn to get better daily. And 5kva is huge, it can comfortably power 2 1hp inverter ACs. You don't need humongous, power hungry inverters to power basic household load.

Your last statement should be on all major billboard in Lagos for at least 1month
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Feshizzy(m): 10:26pm On May 14, 2023
Peterlove11:

You could have added your own advice without taking a jab at him. He hasnt said anything extremely out of order. Everyone here is a student of Alternative/renewable energy. Even Our Ogas here still learn to get better daily. And 5kva is huge, it can comfortably power 2 1hp inverter ACs. You don't need humongous, power hungry inverters to power basic household load.

There's a difference between practical knowledge and theoretical knowledge,

The field rule especially in RE is never assume load,
You are still assuming the units are 1HP,
You do know there's 3HP inverter AC as well.
Also assuming 1HP load at 487w is just poor assessment

Now just a sample field experience on inverter AC
(if you set at 16° during the day in a big room of 1HP AC there's zero chance the consumption would drop because it could only drop to 24° max)
The only time inverter AC reduce power is when it starts getting to it defined temp settings and yes can drop to 487.

But issue here was lack of experience of derivative value.


Field rule: never assume always confirm.

If not not sure always out in caveat. So other reader knows it's a wild/blind assertion.

I'm not here to sugar coat words,
Do have a nice evening

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 7:13am On May 15, 2023
The need to be well educated and informed when it comes to investing or own solar can not be emphasized enough.

To know the type and potency of your equipment via taking time to research saves you a lot of stress in many ways.

We were at a site recently to add extra panels due to business expansion and the panels installed by an installer was just not it.

To give to your client that kind of panels without their knowledge will be the biggest scam ever, except it was chosen by they themselves.

Picture 1-4 showing the levels of colouration to aging and also to mismatched panels.

Always watch.

"Trust but also verify" - Scott ritter

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 9:12am On May 15, 2023
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