Solar Expert Lists 6 Appliances That Drain Your Inverter Lithium Battery Fast
A solar expert in Nigeria has identified home appliances that rapidly deplete your inverter lithium battery. The expert advised that some of these devices should only be used in the afternoon due to their high energy consumption. This article highlights six such appliances.
Appliances Draining Your Inverter Lithium Battery
According to the solar expert, known as @globevisions on TikTok, the following six appliances are major culprits:
- Air conditioner: Consumes 700 watts and can use up to 2500 watts depending on horsepower.
- Blender: Should only be used during the day when on solar, unless you have a large battery bank.
- Air fryer: Consumes a significant amount of power.
- Microwave: Uses up to 1000 watts, but its advantage is that it is used for a maximum of 15 minutes.
- Hot water kettle: Another high-energy consumption appliance.
- Washing machine: Consumes a lot of energy; recommended for afternoon use when on solar.
Nigeria's Solar Adoption
Nigeria's solar market is experiencing rapid adoption due to worsening grid outages and escalating fuel costs. According to Solar Financed Africa, as of 2024, Nigeria's total installed solar energy capacity is estimated at around 385.7 MWp.
Aso Rock Solarisation
The Presidential Villa in Abuja has allocated N7 billion for its ongoing solarisation in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. This follows a previous allocation of N10 billion in the 2025 budget, which drew criticism.
Expert's Warning to Solar Users
In a related story, another solar expert warned about a common kitchen appliance that acts as a "silent killer" of portable solar generators. Using a heavy-duty blender on a 500W portable generator can cause damage due to high starting wattage. Portable generators are best for charging phones, powering laptops, and running LED bulbs or fans, not for high-energy kitchen appliances.
