Quick Correction and Update: In this video, during our filming stage, I mix up kWh (kilowatt-hour) and kW (kilowatt) Specifically, at 3:06 - When you buy unit of electricity, it's reported to us in kilowatt-hour and not kilowatt. A kilowatt (kW) measures the rate of power usage at a moment, while a kilowatt-hour (kWh) measures the total energy consumed over time. This mix up occurred in another part of the video and we animated it accordingly but my usage is still accurate to the explanation given.
What ive learnt is that if you have money to buy anything that would make your life easy don’t hesitate because you might comeback later and the prices will have gone over the roof
Yup, especially in Nigeria invest in solar it gives U peace of mind which is worth more than anything in the long run. Before I used to be cautious about nepa taking light but now the only thing I use them for is ac
A couple of things: 1. The 5kw maximum power output of the inverter is low. If you wanted to run your loads at the same time, you should have gone for high output inverters. The 11kw Axpert Voltronic inverter is available and very reliable and has an 11kw continuous power output. It is also cheaper than the price you quoted for your inverter. 2. If you stay away from your house during the day, then you won’t save much from your solar investments as you can’t self-consume most of the electricity you generate during the day. The only way out is to have more battery storage to capture all those energy generated during the day, but then that increases the cost. 3. One way to save energy is to allow your AC run during the day even if you are not around. It will cool the walls, and keep the room cool even when you turn it off at night or set the thermostat to a higher temp like 25 degrees, the room will still stay cool through the night. Similarly, if you can get smart switches and set the big loads to run during the day when the sun is shining. In this way, you can wash your clothes and heat your water during the day without draining the battery.
Very useful comment, thank you. I'll like to add that Axpert and Huawei inverters are in completely different leagues though. A better suggestion would have been Deye, Sunsynk, Luxpower etc.
@@adon8672 Thank you for your comment. I have been using Axpert inverter for more than 5 years and it has never disappointed, The trick is to get the 11kw which is their premium flagship model. They don't compromise with those premium models.
I generate a half of my total energy requirements using a 200W solar panel, 12V battery and a 600W invetor. I have gone completely off-grid for almost 1 year now. The lights go off in the middle of the night. So I have to complement my solar system set up with a small solar powered torch that I charge during the day. I intend to double my solar system output once I get some more money. My biggest win here is that I have not paid for any electricity bills to the power company for almost 1 year.
3000w inverter is min requirement But 6kw is standard for most apartments or small/ average houses I recomend 8 ~ 12w inverter for inclusion of stove and oven Huawei is more expensive than well known brands in China
Succinctly explained. I have been using inverter and solar for 4 years now. If you want to enjoy it, use limited appliances below the capacity of your inverter batteries to make it last longer. I have a 2kva inverter with 2 batteries. I used my 2 batteries for over 3 years before replacing them. 2 TVs, 3 fans, bulbs and 2 laptops. Make sure you use devices that consume less power. I did not turn my generator on for over 6 months. Management is key.
To size a solar inverter system, you need to calculate your peak load, daily energy consumption, and balance between daytime and nighttime usage. Here's a step-by-step process to explain this: First you need to understand these key terms: Load: Total power drawn by all appliances running simultaneously. Peak Load: Maximum power demand when most appliances are on (Especially at night). This is to estimate the size of your inverter. Power Consumption: Total energy used in a day (measured in kWh). Or also Units you buy from EKDC(NEPA). This is to estimate you solar panel quantity and batteries required for your system. Inverter Sizing: The inverter must handle peak load and account for efficiency losses. Lets say for a peak load of 6kW and 80% inverter efficiency: Inverter Size = 6kW/0.80 = 7.5 kW Choose a 7.5-8 kW hybrid inverter to handle the load reliably. Battery Sizing: Let assume you use 30kwh daily (this is the same as saying you use 30units a day). We can also assume 30% of your daily energy consumption of 30kwh (30units) happens during the day and the balance 70% is night. Then the battery only needs to cover the 70% used at night. Nighttime consumption = 21kWh Adjust for inverter efficiency and Depth of Discharge (DoD): Battery Capacity (Nominal) = 21kWh/(0.80 × 0.80) ≈ 33kWh. A 33kWh battery bank (e.g., three 10 kWh batteries) will suffice. (all this is for LFP batteries). Solar Panel Sizing: Panels must generate enough energy to cover daytime use (9kWh) and charge the battery for nighttime (26.25 kWh): Total solar energy required = 35.25kWh Let say we are using 450W panel which produces 2.025KWh/day (with 4.5 peak sunlight hours). Panels Needed = 35.25/2.025 ≈ 18 Install 18 panels of 450 W for optimal performance. Summary: Inverter: 7.5-8 kW hybrid. Battery: 33 kWh (e.g., 3 × 10 kWh LFP batteries). You can also use tubular batteries but remember you will need more to get the equivalent of 33kwh (just multiply the voltage of the battery with the ah of the battery to get kWh). Solar Panels: 18 panels (450W each). You can also use larger panels. This setup balances cost-effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring reliable power for your home both day and night and can take you off grid completely. Please note I used a lot of assumptions for the example above. The sun peak hours in your area matter alot for the calculation above. This system will get less sun during raining season so you might need generator or NEPA to compensate the system. Or get more panels and batteries but all this will increase your cost.
When you behave like an animal you will be treated like one. You want to be spoken with dignity and respect when you don't respect yourself. My friend get out of here.
@fatfarmers7360 damn, why so angry? Not sure why my message enraged you but I was just saying politicians should explain planning/ spending/ execution / result to us in great detail. I think citizens deserve that of their leaders. Unfortunately, Nigerian politicians are gods who answer not to the people. Anyways, don't be angry bro, try to smile and be kind even on the internet, one love.
I installed inverter March 2024 and till date, I have not had any reason to turn on generator. Though I do not use AC, I have a lot of fans. My fridge has never been turned off. I spent about 2M on a 3Kva then. It's worth every penny. I dont have to worry about fuel price changes, servicing and buying replacement parts of the generator. Great video!
@@iamjekayode So how is it worth every penny if you don’t operate your water pump with the solar? If I spend a lot of money on solar; I want it to operate everything.
I had to stop eating to go for my earphones so as to hear you well. You voice comes out quite clearly but the volume is rather low. But the interest I have in your presentations made me do what I did. Cheers😊
I have a question though Can you use power directly from the inverter to power your house that is during ths day obviously? Because what of you dont want to consume the already fully charged batteries but still want to use solar? @@FisayoFosudo
I believe yes cus most inverter do power the house/ appliances via bypass when it is charging the batteries and only use power from the batteries and I know this one won't be an exption@@rotcivikiasAKAsaiking
The key to have your batteries last longer is to set your AC at lower/low speed and take it up between 22 and 24. You will still be cool but you won't have that much Consumption. You're welcome
@@preshbeatz8743 and generators also increase our dependency on air conditioning!!!! I opened my window today when just to air my room out, but the sound of the generator from the house next door made me close it quickly.
Whew, I actually have a similar setup. 5kva inverter, 5kwh lithium battery and about 20 panels (mix of 300w and 180w). The key to enjoying solar power is to do an energy audit first. Figure out what your total load is, and how long you need to run it. For example, while I have enough devices to consume up to 10kw, I use it intelligently. I only use my water heater and ACs during the day when there is sun, and at night, I only use fans and light, so it can last me till morning. All in all, doing a bit of research and managing your energy use should get you 24/7 electricity without ever having to sleep in darkness, ever
There's a mix in your panel setup,{300w and 180w) I'm sure your PV arrays were carefully grouped in different charge controllers to prevent what we call power mismatch in within your system.
your review is more mature and well thoughtout than one other guy who was ranting about solar power being bad and a scame and a whole lot...good review!!!
It would be good to indicate how long it would take to get a return on the solar investment, like it would take 2 years to pay it off on electricity savings. Love your videos, keep it up.
From my set up it should take around 5 - 7 years to fully pay itself off, with a larger or similar set up and less load it should take fewer years. However, it all depends.
@FisayoFosudo does this also factor in other difficult to quantify costs? Without Solar, what was your average monthly spend for generators? And the inconvenience of sourcing petrol when there’s a scarcity?
It depends on usage and how well you know how to use it. My Ecoflow with 1024 capacity lasts me well. What I do is to use my freezer during the day and other appliances like TV, decoder, 2 fans, laptop, router, lights, etc., at night. Your Huawei setup is good. Mine can carry a pump...so, yours can do far better. Not all appliances should be ON at once if you want to use something heavy. There is a difference between continuous use and occasional use like pump, microwave, blender, coffee maker, etc. So, Fisayo, you don't have to use the grid for some heavy appliances if they are occasional use (which is something that lasts not more than an hour). Just switch off other things, use the heavy appliance, and when you are done...switch them On, so far it is below your inverter's capacity. That's it.
@gb6041 ecoflow can charge with generator and solar. The only down side is the it's limiting capacity. (number of appliances on at the same time and max solar input PV array).
@@preciousuchechukwu3131 It depends on use. It is best for low wattage use. I use Ecoflow Delta 2. Actual capacity is 1024 watts. Divide that by your total load. Note that when connected to solar panel that is above your load wattage, it may extend your usage (so, heavy load during the day, minimal load at night). That's how I use my thing. So, when you divide it by your total load, you will get how many hours you can use without panel. Alternatively, you can go for DIY and source parts differently. Ecoflow is a plug and play stuff.
The way I set up my system (different brands) is to never charge them using the grid. This is because I can rely on grid or generator power from 7 pm onwards. By doing this, I ensure that I use the solar energy during the day and leave the battery at around 30% before I leave for work in the morning.
Using inverter for close to 4 years. Never connected from the grid. Don’t use generator and I have constant power supply and never slept in darkness. Solar is the way 😁
@@africanstar5814 well I have 8 405W jinko panels and 8 450W Canadian solar panels. I have a 23KWH Lithium NMC battery (not the LifeP04) then a 4kva inverter. I know the inverter capacity is small but it works for me. I use it in pumping of water, AC, Freezer, water heater, microwave and other amenities. Just that I don’t use 2 heavy appliances at a go. That’s all. So that’s my set up
Your grid sells you power in kWh and not kW, there is a major difference there. The maximum production from your panels will be measured in kW and not kWh. Realistically, your solar power production is usually lower than your panel rated capacity because the rate capacity is usually under ideal conditions. That aside, great video, very good quality and informative
Lithium Battery is the most expensive component of the solar setup. Before i imported my 10Kwh battery from China, i was powering my house with panels and growatt hybrid inverter only for 5 months. I would have my lights come up eas early as 8am, @ 9am i could use my 60 inch tv, fan etc...and could use the a 1.5hp inverter AC by 11am when the sun becomes more intense. Sun = Electricity😀. If you have a business that runs mostly in the day, this is the type of Inverter you need to delay on investing in battery. We should all thank China for making this technology affordable for africans cu if it was American technology, na only for book we go dey read about solar power😅. No one would afford it
@@mimijay-x8x I now have battery so i don't have a worry about the rain. As long as the sky is bright, panels still charges your battery well. My set up powers a 1.5hP Ac, 2 big TV, 1 Freezer, 1 fridge, 8kg washing machine, all the lights and fans, blender etc. With all these, it still doesn't use 50% of the system capacity.
@@mimijay-x8xyea during raining seasons where there no to little lights some days you have to start compromising to save battery or use a electricity from either a generator or power lines to power your batteries if you have a good inverter that supports this.
Great job, Fisayo. Your vid reminds me of when MKBHD did his own Solar post 1year review. I know you might be considering the length of the video but please for educative pieces like this try to be a little slower. More like conversational speed rather than presenting speed. But excellent analysis.
We watch and enjoy your videos. The thing that stops us from acquiring the gadgets and appliances you showcase is our thin wallets. Your setup is perfect for me due to my low energy consumption. In fact, with this, I can conveniently disconnect from the national grid.
I've spent approximately 2.080m on my setup sha. Two 555w Jinko Solar Panels, a Glow Energy 3.2kva Inverter a 5kva Felicity Battery and some accessories. This lasts me for like 2 days per time my battery is fully charged I'm not too much of a fan of Using Inverter that come with batteries like these. I prefer buying the individual components one by one
Good job my brother from another mother. This the best channel in Africa today , constructive, informative and inspiring content . Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Completely off grid for more than 3 years now. People should embrace it more you can start small; as the cost is an issue especially so in this present economy
Permit me to make some technical corrections here. 3:07 electricity consumption is measured in kWh not kW. kW is for load (or demand) while kWh is a cumulative of that demand over a period. 4:52 your calculation for estimated solar production per day is wrong. 5.2kW (580× 9)is the installed capacity of your solar system. To get the estimated daily production, you need to multiply that capacity by the sun hours for your geographical region and factor the system efficiency. For Lagos typical sun hours is 5. System efficiency is usually between 60 to 70%. With this, your daily average should be 5.2kW × 5 × 0.7 = 18.2kWh. This is a daily average of a year. Some days will be more some days will be less. See 3:56 and compare those values with what I've estimated here. 5:39 What you showed here is the total PV yield for the selected month not for the last 5 months.
I have a 10kva inverter, 2 5v lithium batteries, 7 580 watt panels, and 9 240 watt panels. And I spent only slightly more than you have, with a monitoring app and good maintenance from my guy. I think Huawei is too pricy. With this setup: - I don’t run generators. - I literally have 24/7 light. - I run 2 ACs once the sun is up while still charge my batteries. Though without the ACs my daily power usage during mornings and day time is under 400 watts and at night under 300 watts. For managing your batteries and panels install a switch over to move heavy appliances between the inverter and Nepa. From 8am everyday I switch the heavy appliances to inverter and at 5pm I switch them back to phcn. So while sleeping at night if phcn goes off my acs go off and I just continue with my fans. Then limit how much power you use.
These inverter type are called PV inverter. I set up one in our office. You only need inverter and panels. However, you will need back up generator for rainy days or low sunlight.
Reach out to Imperium to finance your own. Just take your invoice to a sterling bank branch and they will pay Fouani the money for the set up while you spread payment
Possible but na soup wey sweet, na money. It is not about the size of the hotel but what the appliances inside those rooms...if it is room with ACs, it is better to use a CNG big generators.
Its possible, but to enjoy the benefit use energy efficient appliances like inverter ACs, inverter freezer. Thermocool inverter freezer here in Nigeria has 50% energy savings capacity and can can remain frozen for up to 100 hours without electricity accordingly to thermocool. I have seen an inverter ac that was labeled 70% power savings, I can't remember the name but it's available in Nigeria. Fans should be rechargeable also. Invest in solar panels. The freezer can run on solar panels alone and should be turned off at night. IT is possible to stay off grid, just get a generator as a backup.
Nice one. Well put and I wished I installed this cos the one I have doesn’t have this analytics. However I wanted to point out your computation for what you actually saved. What you really saved should ideally include what you would have spent on fuelling your generators which is where the ultimate edge is. In all, renewable energy will continue to make sense and pays off in the long run as having constant electricity is just priceless in this country
Great analysis, Fisayo! I would suggest during the ‘zero yield from the PV’ aka in the evening, the setting of the inverter should be PV & battery priority before Grid. The grid will only power the house & charge the batteries if there is no power from the PV & once the battery has gotten to a ‘set’ percentage (maybe 30%) This would help you save more on your electricity bill while you use the juice in your batteries effectively. I believe Power M should have this feature.
We typically use our inverter to keep the lights and small appliances on, but this is interesting. I never really considered it as an actual alternative to the main grid or as a way to save energy costs.
Great video I think the only thing you missed out is the expected life cycle of the batteries and at your current savings how long it would take for the setup to pay for itself
@@kingsleyodiase1 Same question I asked. I know there are inverters that can direct electricity directly to the appliances when the battery is full to prevent the battery being drained during sunlight. This should allow the battery to resume work after 6pm with a full charge so it can last longer.
This is exactly what I’m doing actually. At 4:08, I explain that during the day, I turn the grid off, that is, PHCN/NEPA is off and what powers the house is the inverter + solar only. Since sun only comes out during the day. The grid comes back on at night since an inverter only set up will last for 6 hours at max capacity whereas an inverter + grid combo works for the entire night till morning.
You forgot to factor in how much it would have cost you to run a generator daily if you didn't have the solar system. That's the right way to calculate your savings on solar in a country like Nigeria. Cost a big gen to power the same things you power your solar with, cost to fuel it plus maintenance etc.
I have a similar set up and all I do at night to ensure it doesn't run down is turn off my fridge once it's dark till the next morning and I have 24 hours light off the grid
Hi Fisayo, the energy you buy from the utility companies is actually in kWh, not kW. So for using a 100W appliance for 10 hrs, you are actually consuming 1000Wh or 1kWh. I hope this helps.
@Fisayo, thanks for the details explanation and breakdown. I however believe you can get more usage hours from this set up of yours. If both your standing and split ACs are inverter models (some brands reduce as much as 70% power consumption) and you use them in the Gen or inverter mode, the two ACs should consume less than 1,000W combined. I have a 1Hp AC it consumes between 300-400W in Genmode, this allows me use my 3.3Kw hybrid inverter connected to two 230ah batteries for well over 7 hours and this is with a fan
I also got ALL my devices to be inverter friendly. Inverter AC's. Inverter Freezer. Etc. Then I also set it up in such a way that my Freezer would only come on during the day, then at 5pm it cuts off from the inverter and rolls over to Nepa. So freezer doesn't work from 5pm to 8am ON INVERTER. But with Nepa it works. Smartest decision. Oh and if you can afford, get an OLED Tv. Got mine 650k a few years ago. Very easy on the batteries. Also use inverter fans etc. Hope it helps.
I generate a half of energy capacity using a 200W solar panel, 12V battery and a 600W invetor. I have gone completely off-grid for almost 1 year now. The lights go off in the middle of the night. So I have to complement my solar system set up with a small solar Power torch that I charge during the day. I intend to double my solar system output once I get some more money. My biggest win here is that I have not paid for any electrics bill for almost 1 year.
Great presentation and thanks for the review. This is the type of review I was looking for. However, which software did you use for this presentation? I need this for a presentation I am working on. Thank you
Very detailed explanation kudos boss, energy audit is sacrosanct before installation. Cost is directly proportional load. Reduce load to enjoy your solar system setup, energy efficient devices is what makes the difference.
That was a fine breakdown❤ Was the system really worth the cost? For me as an installer I will say No!! The total cost is extremely too high for a 6kva with just 10KWH inverter setup, when you can actually get 12kva, 17.5kwh and with a 13pcs of 500watts solar panels for less than 8million for total installation.
There's something they do in the USA where you can return power to the grid if you're using solar. If that were to be possible in Nigeria you would've has more savings via the energy return😊
Bro to save u the hassle if you want to enjoy solar like i do (cause where we stay is a developing area no electricity there we leave off solar and its doing its work well) just buy timer it cost around 20- 30k naira per one with this timer you should know some load that you dont need to run all day like water heater and co so those should be on timer so when ever there is sun they come up automatically then if you run ac at night the i advice increase your battery bank (when doing so the battery estimation should be calculated to be 10% - 20% higher than your usual consumption so incase of depreciation of battery you wont feel that much) believe me you will leave completely off grid
I have a 3KVA inverter and 4 X 220ah flooded batteries. I run my reverse osmosis water pumps on it during the high points of the day. I turn off every other appliance because both pumps (totalling 2.5hp) consumes about 80% capacity of the inverter. I have 8 X 350watts panels powering my setup. When not pumping water, it powers my medium chest freezer, a 7foot fridge freezer, 3 55" TV screens, like 4 laptops and lights, including my fiber optics modem. I can also use my 7kg washing machine while all these are running and the total capacity consumption of the inverter is usually around 30 -40%. It is important to note however that most of my appliances are energy efficient.
Inverter was one of the best thing 3 things I've ever invested in, I cut a 4 year learning process to two years, better savings, the joy of independence is underrated, I try not to plug in two many things so it lasts me three days on only my work station and standing fan
We have a 3.5kwh set up at home (like the last 3 years) because of it i can count how many times we switch on the gen per year We run it on 3 freezers in the day that utilize about 35% of the capacity plus other appliances it maxes out at 50% utilization during the day Something you should have touched up on is battery degrades with time so 5 months is too short to truly guage our batteries aren't as good as when we got them but its still going strong
You need to expand your system with 1x6kv inverters and 10kwh batteries and 9kvp. Btw do you know about chargeverter? It is just a device to quickly charge your batteries with a standby generator without using the Inverter and solar panels. It is cheap too. It's better than using NAPA
Buy the Ecoflow Delta 3 Ultra or Anker with 4 smart expandable batteries. Its powers my entire house plus my 4hp water pump. I have not use grid for over 9months
I have a question though Can you use power directly from the inverter to power your house that is during ths day obviously? Because what of you dont want to consume the already fully charged batteries but still want to use solar?
Hi Fisayo, nice insightful work 👏 I am a fan of your work...A Nigerian residing in QA. Can you please make a review of AirTag. The mere mention of the tracking ability of the inverter incase when stolen prompted that. Thanks
With savings of 70k per month, when the warranty expires (5 years’ time) you would’ve saved 4.2m. That is still 3m shy of the startup cost of 7.2m. Going by your calculations it would take 8.5 years to break even. Will the batteries last that long?
Fiyaso, it seems like you are living in Holland and not Nigeria. Where in Nigeria do you have light 24/7 on the grid for you to be picking and choosing like you are saying? I want to move in there.
Use multiple inverters if you can afford to. You will be able to save more energy having smaller inverters for lower wattage electronics. A bigger inverter will be more power hungry when it is on idle. Use a breaker setup with large inverter for AC and heater..so on. Turn on when you need to.
BTW while your videos are great, you have audience outside of Nigeria hence I request pricing information atleast is converted in dollars in your videos as it will come a long way since you used to do it long ago. Thanks
@@bakugan9000 That wouldn’t make any difference cuz whatever you are doing still has to be done in naira and the amount in dollars would be determined by the exchange rate at the time of installation.
Aaaah 🙆🏽♂️ 😳😮, I guess at this rate you'll request Fisayo to chew your food for you. Then spit the food into your mouth... Hmmm 🤔. Oga Dollar spender, How hard can it be for you to check price in Naira plus exchange rate when you're ready to install similar system. Na waooo... dis kin laziness dey vex God.
we have a similar one at home. it's been great especially with how erratic the light has been due to relocation of the feeder that they are doing over here in lokogoma Abuja. so, we only have light from 6pm till 7:30 am the following morning. the one we have carries 2 chest freezers, a 65-inch tv, a fridge, all the lights in the house and also the 2 1hp Acs albeit we only turn those ones on during the daytime when the sun is out and about. once the sun is fully out and the batteries are full it goes into bypass mode where the solar panels are what feed electricity to the house instead of the batteries, then when the sun goes down the batteries then take over. when we are on battery power, we turn off everything except 1 ac, the tv, fans and bulbs. it also charges whenever the grid is back on so that's a plus. We never realised how well we could conserve power until we got it. we saw that we hardly needed all the things that were turned on at the same time. Before we would leave the water heater and the acs on 24/7, now we hardly keep them on for extended periods due to how rarely we use them. we don't use the heaters, microwave, electric kettle and irons due to how much power they draw.
I don't even press my clothes anymore and I'm still very cute 😂😂 No budget for power wasting devices on my previous 10 kva Choice Solar inverter (transformer based)
Quick Correction and Update: In this video, during our filming stage, I mix up kWh (kilowatt-hour) and kW (kilowatt)
Specifically, at 3:06 - When you buy unit of electricity, it's reported to us in kilowatt-hour and not kilowatt.
A kilowatt (kW) measures the rate of power usage at a moment, while a kilowatt-hour (kWh) measures the total energy consumed over time.
This mix up occurred in another part of the video and we animated it accordingly but my usage is still accurate to the explanation given.
What ive learnt is that if you have money to buy anything that would make your life easy don’t hesitate because you might comeback later and the prices will have gone over the roof
Yup, especially in Nigeria invest in solar it gives U peace of mind which is worth more than anything in the long run. Before I used to be cautious about nepa taking light but now the only thing I use them for is ac
A couple of things:
1. The 5kw maximum power output of the inverter is low. If you wanted to run your loads at the same time, you should have gone for high output inverters. The 11kw Axpert Voltronic inverter is available and very reliable and has an 11kw continuous power output. It is also cheaper than the price you quoted for your inverter.
2. If you stay away from your house during the day, then you won’t save much from your solar investments as you can’t self-consume most of the electricity you generate during the day. The only way out is to have more battery storage to capture all those energy generated during the day, but then that increases the cost.
3. One way to save energy is to allow your AC run during the day even if you are not around. It will cool the walls, and keep the room cool even when you turn it off at night or set the thermostat to a higher temp like 25 degrees, the room will still stay cool through the night. Similarly, if you can get smart switches and set the big loads to run during the day when the sun is shining. In this way, you can wash your clothes and heat your water during the day without draining the battery.
spoken like a true expert 👏👏👏👏
Can I contact you for a solar inverter set-up? You seem to be quite knowledgeable in this area.
these stuff are expensive
Very useful comment, thank you. I'll like to add that Axpert and Huawei inverters are in completely different leagues though. A better suggestion would have been Deye, Sunsynk, Luxpower etc.
@@adon8672 Thank you for your comment. I have been using Axpert inverter for more than 5 years and it has never disappointed, The trick is to get the 11kw which is their premium flagship model. They don't compromise with those premium models.
I generate a half of my total energy requirements using a 200W solar panel, 12V battery and a 600W invetor. I have gone completely off-grid for almost 1 year now. The lights go off in the middle of the night. So I have to complement my solar system set up with a small solar powered torch that I charge during the day.
I intend to double my solar system output once I get some more money.
My biggest win here is that I have not paid for any electricity bills to the power company for almost 1 year.
3000w inverter is min requirement
But 6kw is standard for most apartments or small/ average houses
I recomend 8 ~ 12w inverter for inclusion of stove and oven
Huawei is more expensive than well known brands in China
Nice
Succinctly explained. I have been using inverter and solar for 4 years now. If you want to enjoy it, use limited appliances below the capacity of your inverter batteries to make it last longer. I have a 2kva inverter with 2 batteries. I used my 2 batteries for over 3 years before replacing them. 2 TVs, 3 fans, bulbs and 2 laptops. Make sure you use devices that consume less power. I did not turn my generator on for over 6 months. Management is key.
Thanks for sharing 🙌🏾
And to add to it you can use DC iron
What type of batteries do you have?
@@obiflexmost likely he was referring to Tubular battery
About to set this exact configuration. Any advice sir?
The quality of this video is insane
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Very well produced . Impressive. You have earned a sub
To size a solar inverter system, you need to calculate your peak load, daily energy consumption, and balance between daytime and nighttime usage. Here's a step-by-step process to explain this:
First you need to understand these key terms:
Load: Total power drawn by all appliances running simultaneously.
Peak Load: Maximum power demand when most appliances are on (Especially at night). This is to estimate the size of your inverter.
Power Consumption: Total energy used in a day (measured in kWh). Or also Units you buy from EKDC(NEPA). This is to estimate you solar panel quantity and batteries required for your system.
Inverter Sizing:
The inverter must handle peak load and account for efficiency losses. Lets say for a peak load of 6kW and 80% inverter efficiency:
Inverter Size = 6kW/0.80 = 7.5 kW
Choose a 7.5-8 kW hybrid inverter to handle the load reliably.
Battery Sizing:
Let assume you use 30kwh daily (this is the same as saying you use 30units a day). We can also assume 30% of your daily energy consumption of 30kwh (30units) happens during the day and the balance 70% is night. Then the battery only needs to cover the 70% used at night.
Nighttime consumption = 21kWh
Adjust for inverter efficiency and Depth of Discharge (DoD):
Battery Capacity (Nominal) = 21kWh/(0.80 × 0.80) ≈ 33kWh.
A 33kWh battery bank (e.g., three 10 kWh batteries) will suffice. (all this is for LFP batteries).
Solar Panel Sizing:
Panels must generate enough energy to cover daytime use (9kWh) and charge the battery for nighttime (26.25 kWh):
Total solar energy required = 35.25kWh
Let say we are using 450W panel which produces 2.025KWh/day (with 4.5 peak sunlight hours).
Panels Needed = 35.25/2.025 ≈ 18
Install 18 panels of 450 W for optimal performance.
Summary:
Inverter: 7.5-8 kW hybrid.
Battery: 33 kWh (e.g., 3 × 10 kWh LFP batteries). You can also use tubular batteries but remember you will need more to get the equivalent of 33kwh (just multiply the voltage of the battery with the ah of the battery to get kWh).
Solar Panels: 18 panels (450W each). You can also use larger panels.
This setup balances cost-effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring reliable power for your home both day and night and can take you off grid completely. Please note I used a lot of assumptions for the example above. The sun peak hours in your area matter alot for the calculation above. This system will get less sun during raining season so you might need generator or NEPA to compensate the system. Or get more panels and batteries but all this will increase your cost.
This is good. But this explanation did notfactor in days of autonomy.
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@@IAmPGZW sorry what do you mean by days of autonomy.
This is how I wish Nigerian politicians spoke to us about the country's affairs.
Amazing video.
When you behave like an animal you will be treated like one. You want to be spoken with dignity and respect when you don't respect yourself. My friend get out of here.
@fatfarmers7360 damn, why so angry? Not sure why my message enraged you but I was just saying politicians should explain planning/ spending/ execution / result to us in great detail. I think citizens deserve that of their leaders. Unfortunately, Nigerian politicians are gods who answer not to the people.
Anyways, don't be angry bro, try to smile and be kind even on the internet, one love.
@@oshioadams8751 🤣🤣shock me sef o. why the hostility
I installed inverter March 2024 and till date, I have not had any reason to turn on generator. Though I do not use AC, I have a lot of fans. My fridge has never been turned off. I spent about 2M on a 3Kva then. It's worth every penny.
I dont have to worry about fuel price changes, servicing and buying replacement parts of the generator.
Great video!
What about your water pump ?
@@TheChariot99 No. I dont use water pump on the inverter
2M on a 3Kva is kind of expensive don’t you think so.
Batteries. Batteries. Batteries
@@iamjekayode So how is it worth every penny if you don’t operate your water pump with the solar?
If I spend a lot of money on solar; I want it to operate everything.
I had to stop eating to go for my earphones so as to hear you well. You voice comes out quite clearly but the volume is rather low. But the interest I have in your presentations made me do what I did. Cheers😊
Sorry about that. Glad you found it useful
You are real with your analysis cos I’m an installer myself
Thank you for watching!
I have a question though
Can you use power directly from the inverter to power your house that is during ths day obviously?
Because what of you dont want to consume the already fully charged batteries but still want to use solar?
@@FisayoFosudo
Pls sir can you do a video on wind turbines and also small water turbines. Thanks sir. @@FisayoFosudo
I believe yes cus most inverter do power the house/ appliances via bypass when it is charging the batteries and only use power from the batteries and I know this one won't be an exption@@rotcivikiasAKAsaiking
The key to have your batteries last longer is to set your AC at lower/low speed and take it up between 22 and 24. You will still be cool but you won't have that much Consumption.
You're welcome
When weighing the gains of solar installation most people forget to compare the cost of running a petrol generator through similar periods...
The noise, the repairs, the maintenance, the constant need for fuel
Forget the noise, buying fuel and the repairs alone if it's daily running of the gen will cost more
@@preshbeatz8743 and generators also increase our dependency on air conditioning!!!! I opened my window today when just to air my room out, but the sound of the generator from the house next door made me close it quickly.
Whew, I actually have a similar setup. 5kva inverter, 5kwh lithium battery and about 20 panels (mix of 300w and 180w). The key to enjoying solar power is to do an energy audit first. Figure out what your total load is, and how long you need to run it. For example, while I have enough devices to consume up to 10kw, I use it intelligently. I only use my water heater and ACs during the day when there is sun, and at night, I only use fans and light, so it can last me till morning.
All in all, doing a bit of research and managing your energy use should get you 24/7 electricity without ever having to sleep in darkness, ever
There's a mix in your panel setup,{300w and 180w) I'm sure your PV arrays were carefully grouped in different charge controllers to prevent what we call power mismatch in within your system.
Exactly. If they’re connected to the same controller, the efficiency will be reduced drastically.
your review is more mature and well thoughtout than one other guy who was ranting about solar power being bad and a scame and a whole lot...good review!!!
It would be good to indicate how long it would take to get a return on the solar investment, like it would take 2 years to pay it off on electricity savings. Love your videos, keep it up.
From my set up it should take around 5 - 7 years to fully pay itself off, with a larger or similar set up and less load it should take fewer years. However, it all depends.
I guess that works well with the 5yr warranty @@FisayoFosudo
@FisayoFosudo does this also factor in other difficult to quantify costs? Without Solar, what was your average monthly spend for generators? And the inconvenience of sourcing petrol when there’s a scarcity?
It depends on usage and how well you know how to use it. My Ecoflow with 1024 capacity lasts me well. What I do is to use my freezer during the day and other appliances like TV, decoder, 2 fans, laptop, router, lights, etc., at night. Your Huawei setup is good. Mine can carry a pump...so, yours can do far better. Not all appliances should be ON at once if you want to use something heavy. There is a difference between continuous use and occasional use like pump, microwave, blender, coffee maker, etc. So, Fisayo, you don't have to use the grid for some heavy appliances if they are occasional use (which is something that lasts not more than an hour). Just switch off other things, use the heavy appliance, and when you are done...switch them On, so far it is below your inverter's capacity. That's it.
How do you charge the Ecoflow when there's no sun? Do you have the smart generator too?
How many hours does your evoflow last please I'm planning of getting one
Same question i have @@preciousuchechukwu3131
@gb6041 ecoflow can charge with generator and solar. The only down side is the it's limiting capacity. (number of appliances on at the same time and max solar input PV array).
@@preciousuchechukwu3131 It depends on use. It is best for low wattage use. I use Ecoflow Delta 2. Actual capacity is 1024 watts. Divide that by your total load. Note that when connected to solar panel that is above your load wattage, it may extend your usage (so, heavy load during the day, minimal load at night). That's how I use my thing. So, when you divide it by your total load, you will get how many hours you can use without panel. Alternatively, you can go for DIY and source parts differently. Ecoflow is a plug and play stuff.
@Fisayo, a certified Engineer here. @ 3:07 Electricity is sold or reported in kWh, and not kW. Kindly fix the error.
Searched for this. Nice catch.
Exactly. And it's not the only error.
The numbers too-148k * 9 = 1.332M-don't add up correctly.
Error finders association😂😂😂
You're right. Thank you.
The way I set up my system (different brands) is to never charge them using the grid. This is because I can rely on grid or generator power from 7 pm onwards. By doing this, I ensure that I use the solar energy during the day and leave the battery at around 30% before I leave for work in the morning.
Using inverter for close to 4 years. Never connected from the grid. Don’t use generator and I have constant power supply and never slept in darkness. Solar is the way 😁
We plenty.
Mention what your set up is? How many panels, batteries and size of inverter l, thanks.
@@africanstar5814 well I have 8 405W jinko panels and 8 450W Canadian solar panels. I have a 23KWH Lithium NMC battery (not the LifeP04) then a 4kva inverter. I know the inverter capacity is small but it works for me. I use it in pumping of water, AC, Freezer, water heater, microwave and other amenities. Just that I don’t use 2 heavy appliances at a go. That’s all. So that’s my set up
@@solartalkers I Dey tell you. I never connected nepa light. Strictly solar for 4 years now
@KingK3lvin please what is the capacity of your water pumping machine?
Your grid sells you power in kWh and not kW, there is a major difference there.
The maximum production from your panels will be measured in kW and not kWh. Realistically, your solar power production is usually lower than your panel rated capacity because the rate capacity is usually under ideal conditions.
That aside, great video, very good quality and informative
Lithium Battery is the most expensive component of the solar setup. Before i imported my 10Kwh battery from China, i was powering my house with panels and growatt hybrid inverter only for 5 months. I would have my lights come up eas early as 8am, @ 9am i could use my 60 inch tv, fan etc...and could use the a 1.5hp inverter AC by 11am when the sun becomes more intense. Sun = Electricity😀. If you have a business that runs mostly in the day, this is the type of Inverter you need to delay on investing in battery. We should all thank China for making this technology affordable for africans cu if it was American technology, na only for book we go dey read about solar power😅. No one would afford it
What about during raining season? Doesnt the sun drop and redue what you can power your appliances with?
Which site you order your lithium battery?
@@mimijay-x8x I now have battery so i don't have a worry about the rain. As long as the sky is bright, panels still charges your battery well. My set up powers a 1.5hP Ac, 2 big TV, 1 Freezer, 1 fridge, 8kg washing machine, all the lights and fans, blender etc. With all these, it still doesn't use 50% of the system capacity.
@@samuelakpan103you’re still using the growatt inverter? What’s the capacity ?
@@mimijay-x8xyea during raining seasons where there no to little lights some days you have to start compromising to save battery or use a electricity from either a generator or power lines to power your batteries if you have a good inverter that supports this.
Great job, Fisayo. Your vid reminds me of when MKBHD did his own Solar post 1year review. I know you might be considering the length of the video but please for educative pieces like this try to be a little slower. More like conversational speed rather than presenting speed. But excellent analysis.
i second this
Before I watch
I think it's very worth it seeing nepa now😅
haha, how do you mean?
@FisayoFosudo at my side the light condition is very poor.
We get light mainly at night and almost never in the day time
We watch and enjoy your videos. The thing that stops us from acquiring the gadgets and appliances you showcase is our thin wallets. Your setup is perfect for me due to my low energy consumption. In fact, with this, I can conveniently disconnect from the national grid.
Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣
I've spent approximately 2.080m on my setup sha. Two 555w Jinko Solar Panels, a Glow Energy 3.2kva Inverter a 5kva Felicity Battery and some accessories. This lasts me for like 2 days per time my battery is fully charged I'm not too much of a fan of Using Inverter that come with batteries like these. I prefer buying the individual components one by one
Yeah I always felt his setup is too much because the company products are overpriced
Same here man
Good job my brother from another mother. This the best channel in Africa today , constructive, informative and inspiring content . Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Fisayo please you have to show us a behind the scenes of you doing your motion graphics. These videos are top notch.
Completely off grid for more than 3 years now. People should embrace it more you can start small; as the cost is an issue especially so in this present economy
You forgot to factor in the savings that have been used for the purchase of fuel and generator repairs.
Planning to get 2 tubular batteries for my 1.5kva 12v inverter. I can't wait. I've been saving for this from last year. I need to be off grid ASAP 🥺😇
Off grid with two tubular batteries ?
Na only light and to charge phones u go dey do be that o.
what happens during the raining season when sunshine craters?
Permit me to make some technical corrections here.
3:07 electricity consumption is measured in kWh not kW. kW is for load (or demand) while kWh is a cumulative of that demand over a period.
4:52 your calculation for estimated solar production per day is wrong. 5.2kW (580× 9)is the installed capacity of your solar system. To get the estimated daily production, you need to multiply that capacity by the sun hours for your geographical region and factor the system efficiency. For Lagos typical sun hours is 5. System efficiency is usually between 60 to 70%. With this, your daily average should be 5.2kW × 5 × 0.7 = 18.2kWh. This is a daily average of a year. Some days will be more some days will be less. See 3:56 and compare those values with what I've estimated here.
5:39 What you showed here is the total PV yield for the selected month not for the last 5 months.
Nice one
I have a 10kva inverter, 2 5v lithium batteries, 7 580 watt panels, and 9 240 watt panels. And I spent only slightly more than you have, with a monitoring app and good maintenance from my guy. I think Huawei is too pricy.
With this setup:
- I don’t run generators.
- I literally have 24/7 light.
- I run 2 ACs once the sun is up while still charge my batteries.
Though without the ACs my daily power usage during mornings and day time is under 400 watts and at night under 300 watts.
For managing your batteries and panels install a switch over to move heavy appliances between the inverter and Nepa.
From 8am everyday I switch the heavy appliances to inverter and at 5pm I switch them back to phcn.
So while sleeping at night if phcn goes off my acs go off and I just continue with my fans.
Then limit how much power you use.
Question, do you have an inverter that allows the panels to power appliances directly when the sun is up and the battery is full ?
These inverter type are called PV inverter. I set up one in our office. You only need inverter and panels. However, you will need back up generator for rainy days or low sunlight.
Have been waiting for this thanks for the review 😊
Hope you like it! 🙌🏾
Reach out to Imperium to finance your own. Just take your invoice to a sterling bank branch and they will pay Fouani the money for the set up while you spread payment
I am just curious about Solar system usage in Nigeria. How much does it cost for a 22-bedroom hotel with a Bar? Is it possible to stay off the grid?
Possible but na soup wey sweet, na money. It is not about the size of the hotel but what the appliances inside those rooms...if it is room with ACs, it is better to use a CNG big generators.
@amosade2331 thank you for the insight. I really appreciate it.
Its possible, but to enjoy the benefit use energy efficient appliances like inverter ACs, inverter freezer. Thermocool inverter freezer here in Nigeria has 50% energy savings capacity and can can remain frozen for up to 100 hours without electricity accordingly to thermocool. I have seen an inverter ac that was labeled 70% power savings, I can't remember the name but it's available in Nigeria. Fans should be rechargeable also. Invest in solar panels. The freezer can run on solar panels alone and should be turned off at night.
IT is possible to stay off grid, just get a generator as a backup.
Nice one. Well put and I wished I installed this cos the one I have doesn’t have this analytics.
However I wanted to point out your computation for what you actually saved. What you really saved should ideally include what you would have spent on fuelling your generators which is where the ultimate edge is.
In all, renewable energy will continue to make sense and pays off in the long run as having constant electricity is just priceless in this country
Great analysis, Fisayo! I would suggest during the ‘zero yield from the PV’ aka in the evening, the setting of the inverter should be PV & battery priority before Grid.
The grid will only power the house & charge the batteries if there is no power from the PV & once the battery has gotten to a ‘set’ percentage (maybe 30%)
This would help you save more on your electricity bill while you use the juice in your batteries effectively.
I believe Power M should have this feature.
We typically use our inverter to keep the lights and small appliances on, but this is interesting. I never really considered it as an actual alternative to the main grid or as a way to save energy costs.
You can be completely off the grid if you have the money to set it up.
I use a small lithium battery and works for me. I only turn on my gen for few minutes every once a month so it doesn't go bad.
lol. If you like, leave the gen for 10yrs, it won’t go bad lol.
Just don’t an oil change when you’re ready to start using it again.
@scottbrighton5863 ok
Great video I think the only thing you missed out is the expected life cycle of the batteries and at your current savings how long it would take for the setup to pay for itself
You can also make a video detailing what it’ll take to go completely gridless.
Since it takes 3 hrs to charge your battery...is there a possibility to connect the solar panels to power some appliances during sunlight?
@@kingsleyodiase1 Same question I asked. I know there are inverters that can direct electricity directly to the appliances when the battery is full to prevent the battery being drained during sunlight. This should allow the battery to resume work after 6pm with a full charge so it can last longer.
This is exactly what I’m doing actually. At 4:08, I explain that during the day, I turn the grid off, that is, PHCN/NEPA is off and what powers the house is the inverter + solar only. Since sun only comes out during the day. The grid comes back on at night since an inverter only set up will last for 6 hours at max capacity whereas an inverter + grid combo works for the entire night till morning.
You forgot to factor in how much it would have cost you to run a generator daily if you didn't have the solar system. That's the right way to calculate your savings on solar in a country like Nigeria. Cost a big gen to power the same things you power your solar with, cost to fuel it plus maintenance etc.
I have a similar set up and all I do at night to ensure it doesn't run down is turn off my fridge once it's dark till the next morning and I have 24 hours light off the grid
Hi Fisayo, the energy you buy from the utility companies is actually in kWh, not kW. So for using a 100W appliance for 10 hrs, you are actually consuming 1000Wh or 1kWh. I hope this helps.
Please share info on the installer. Thanks
3:04 PHCN charges you for kWh (unit), not kW
I really wanted to follow up with this. Great to know Fisayo
Fisayo,
Your calculations are right on the spot.
@Fisayo, thanks for the details explanation and breakdown. I however believe you can get more usage hours from this set up of yours. If both your standing and split ACs are inverter models (some brands reduce as much as 70% power consumption) and you use them in the Gen or inverter mode, the two ACs should consume less than 1,000W combined. I have a 1Hp AC it consumes between 300-400W in Genmode, this allows me use my 3.3Kw hybrid inverter connected to two 230ah batteries for well over 7 hours and this is with a fan
I also got ALL my devices to be inverter friendly. Inverter AC's. Inverter Freezer. Etc. Then I also set it up in such a way that my Freezer would only come on during the day, then at 5pm it cuts off from the inverter and rolls over to Nepa. So freezer doesn't work from 5pm to 8am ON INVERTER. But with Nepa it works. Smartest decision. Oh and if you can afford, get an OLED Tv. Got mine 650k a few years ago. Very easy on the batteries. Also use inverter fans etc. Hope it helps.
Do you do that manually or you have a device for that, if so pleases what’s the brand?
You're a wonderfully smart man. Smart usage is key to enjoying Solar inverter installation in general.
I really like the content of this video due to the fact that we just installed a unit, and this content was really helpful
I generate a half of energy capacity using a 200W solar panel, 12V battery and a 600W invetor. I have gone completely off-grid for almost 1 year now. The lights go off in the middle of the night. So I have to complement my solar system set up with a small solar Power torch that I charge during the day. I intend to double my solar system output once I get some more money.
My biggest win here is that I have not paid for any electrics bill for almost 1 year.
Great presentation and thanks for the review. This is the type of review I was looking for. However, which software did you use for this presentation? I need this for a presentation I am working on. Thank you
We used Adobe Illustrator, After Effects & Premiere Pro
@@FisayoFosudoThank you for your reply. 👍
Very detailed explanation kudos boss, energy audit is sacrosanct before installation. Cost is directly proportional load. Reduce load to enjoy your solar system setup, energy efficient devices is what makes the difference.
That was a fine breakdown❤
Was the system really worth the cost? For me as an installer I will say No!!
The total cost is extremely too high for a 6kva with just 10KWH inverter setup, when you can actually get 12kva, 17.5kwh and with a 13pcs of 500watts solar panels for less than 8million for total installation.
Total installation cost for 6kva, 10kwh is nothing more than 5M you could have actually saved about 3.6M 🤦🏾
There's something they do in the USA where you can return power to the grid if you're using solar. If that were to be possible in Nigeria you would've has more savings via the energy return😊
Yeah, I saw this in Marques video where he also reviews his house's solar setup
Net metering is not yet available in Nigeria.
Bro he would not save anything. Cos what he is generating does not even suffice him.
yes he wont
i feel its not worth it for him
@@asaemail2078 In Nigeria, APC will charge you for returning energy to them. They will call it the energy return tax. Illiterate thieves 😂😂😂
How long does it last on power saving?
Nice review fisayo
Thank you 😁🙌🏾
The production quality is top notch.
Nice one
Awesome content as usual Fisayo...very enlightening to say the least.
Bro to save u the hassle if you want to enjoy solar like i do (cause where we stay is a developing area no electricity there we leave off solar and its doing its work well) just buy timer it cost around 20- 30k naira per one with this timer you should know some load that you dont need to run all day like water heater and co so those should be on timer so when ever there is sun they come up automatically then if you run ac at night the i advice increase your battery bank (when doing so the battery estimation should be calculated to be 10% - 20% higher than your usual consumption so incase of depreciation of battery you wont feel that much) believe me you will leave completely off grid
Wow, man you are good with numbers congratulations 🎉🎉
i think you should also add the price in USD since naira is not quite stable , someone watching this next month may have new rate high or low
You did your computations well. I appreciate this video much more for that work.
I have a 3KVA inverter and 4 X 220ah flooded batteries. I run my reverse osmosis water pumps on it during the high points of the day. I turn off every other appliance because both pumps (totalling 2.5hp) consumes about 80% capacity of the inverter. I have 8 X 350watts panels powering my setup. When not pumping water, it powers my medium chest freezer, a 7foot fridge freezer, 3 55" TV screens, like 4 laptops and lights, including my fiber optics modem. I can also use my 7kg washing machine while all these are running and the total capacity consumption of the inverter is usually around 30 -40%. It is important to note however that most of my appliances are energy efficient.
Great Video Fisayo
How about Surge Protection?
It’s part of the additional accessories installed from day 1
Inverter was one of the best thing 3 things I've ever invested in, I cut a 4 year learning process to two years, better savings, the joy of independence is underrated, I try not to plug in two many things so it lasts me three days on only my work station and standing fan
How big is your house or how many bedrooms do you operate, one need to be able to figure out, on duplex or bungalow 5 bedrooms or more?
This is a great video, very detailed
I like the analysis 👏
We have a 3.5kwh set up at home (like the last 3 years) because of it i can count how many times we switch on the gen per year
We run it on 3 freezers in the day that utilize about 35% of the capacity plus other appliances it maxes out at 50% utilization during the day
Something you should have touched up on is battery degrades with time so 5 months is too short to truly guage our batteries aren't as good as when we got them but its still going strong
@oladunjoyedavid7515 Which type of battery is it? Lifepo4, Lead acid, or Tubular?
You need to expand your system with 1x6kv inverters and 10kwh batteries and 9kvp. Btw do you know about chargeverter? It is just a device to quickly charge your batteries with a standby generator without using the Inverter and solar panels. It is cheap too. It's better than using NAPA
@@gb6041 The goal is to replace generator and Nepa. Nepa can be used as standby but generator is a no no
Please may I know the application you used for the animations in this video?
Unit for prepaid meter is reported in kWh, not kW.
May i ask what the life span of the whole setup is? I hope i am not asking too much?
You are asking too much 😂😂
@archibongtom I had no idea
Buy the Ecoflow Delta 3 Ultra or Anker with 4 smart expandable batteries. Its powers my entire house plus my 4hp water pump. I have not use grid for over 9months
I have a question though
Can you use power directly from the inverter to power your house that is during ths day obviously?
Because what of you dont want to consume the already fully charged batteries but still want to use solar?
You need hybrid inverter like growatts. It doesn't require battery to convert DC to AC energy. Just Panels and the hybrid inverter.
Fisayo can you review Oraimo version
Love this insightful and tech lesson filled video. Appreciate.
I have been expecting this video since like something else I'm glad am able to watch it
Hope you found it useful 🙏🏾
Hi Fisayo, nice insightful work 👏
I am a fan of your work...A Nigerian residing in QA.
Can you please make a review of AirTag. The mere mention of the tracking ability of the inverter incase when stolen prompted that.
Thanks
With savings of 70k per month, when the warranty expires (5 years’ time) you would’ve saved 4.2m. That is still 3m shy of the startup cost of 7.2m. Going by your calculations it would take 8.5 years to break even. Will the batteries last that long?
So much good information in the comments ❤️
Are you reselling power to the grid with your setup?
You're and eloquent speaker 👍
Fisayo is your lifestyle is my Dream
Very dope video. Very detailed. Esp with the appliance Wattage and consumption
Fisayo well done. Could you an analysis of a set up with Mini, as in Mini, Wind Turbine instead of solar panels for charging.
Wonderful video as usual, I would like to know how you created your explainer animation?
Thank you for this follow up video. I did watch the first video.
Fiyaso, it seems like you are living in Holland and not Nigeria. Where in Nigeria do you have light 24/7 on the grid for you to be picking and choosing like you are saying? I want to move in there.
Use multiple inverters if you can afford to. You will be able to save more energy having smaller inverters for lower wattage electronics. A bigger inverter will be more power hungry when it is on idle. Use a breaker setup with large inverter for AC and heater..so on. Turn on when you need to.
It just sounds funny you mentioned everyone uses AC in Nigeria.
Quality video, please add usd conversion for us outside Nigeria 😅
What's the Life Span?
wait your washing machine isnt an inverter type or it comes with a dryer cos mine is just 200W without dyer though...1000W is a lot...
BTW while your videos are great, you have audience outside of Nigeria hence I request pricing information atleast is converted in dollars in your videos as it will come a long way since you used to do it long ago.
Thanks
Got it, Thank you for this feedback!
@@bakugan9000 That wouldn’t make any difference cuz whatever you are doing still has to be done in naira and the amount in dollars would be determined by the exchange rate at the time of installation.
Aaaah 🙆🏽♂️ 😳😮, I guess at this rate you'll request Fisayo to chew your food for you. Then spit the food into your mouth... Hmmm 🤔.
Oga Dollar spender, How hard can it be for you to check price in Naira plus exchange rate when you're ready to install similar system.
Na waooo... dis kin laziness dey vex God.
we have a similar one at home. it's been great especially with how erratic the light has been due to relocation of the feeder that they are doing over here in lokogoma Abuja. so, we only have light from 6pm till 7:30 am the following morning. the one we have carries 2 chest freezers, a 65-inch tv, a fridge, all the lights in the house and also the 2 1hp Acs albeit we only turn those ones on during the daytime when the sun is out and about. once the sun is fully out and the batteries are full it goes into bypass mode where the solar panels are what feed electricity to the house instead of the batteries, then when the sun goes down the batteries then take over. when we are on battery power, we turn off everything except 1 ac, the tv, fans and bulbs. it also charges whenever the grid is back on so that's a plus. We never realised how well we could conserve power until we got it. we saw that we hardly needed all the things that were turned on at the same time. Before we would leave the water heater and the acs on 24/7, now we hardly keep them on for extended periods due to how rarely we use them. we don't use the heaters, microwave, electric kettle and irons due to how much power they draw.
I bought a Qasa solar clothing iron which only uses 300 watts and it irons extremely well 2:08
That's impressive
I don't even press my clothes anymore and I'm still very cute 😂😂
No budget for power wasting devices on my previous 10 kva Choice Solar inverter (transformer based)