Nigerian Woman Shows Receipt for 12kVA Solar Inverter, Total Cost Stuns Many
Woman Shows Receipt for 12kVA Solar Inverter, Cost Stuns

A Nigerian woman has taken social media by storm after sharing the receipt for her newly installed 12kVA solar inverter. The post, which has gone viral, shows the total cost of the system and highlights the benefits she now enjoys, including 24-hour electricity in her home.

Woman Displays Receipt for Solar Inverter

In a TikTok video posted by user @dj.mysterious.djm, the woman displayed a receipt detailing the expenses for her solar installation. She stated, "That is the receipt I used in installing solar in my house. The battery is 16kWh, while the inverter is 12kVA. I got the best. The panel is 12 panels. It powers the whole house."

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She explained that the system powers a three-bedroom flat where she lives with her children. It runs the air conditioners in the living room and bedroom, all ceiling fans, a water pump, and a washing machine. She added, "In my house now, I have 24-hour light. Nigeria is not that difficult. What we are really suffering in this country is 24 hours light, which is something I now have in my house. Even the freezer is on 24 hours."

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Total Cost and Viral Reaction

In the post description, she revealed the exact amount spent: "I did solar installation in my house for 6,250,000 Naira. I now have 24-hour light in my house. It's very sweet to live in Nigeria if you have the money. Remember freedom matters a lot. I am really grateful to Orisha for everything they are doing in my life. Congratulations to me."

The video sparked numerous reactions. User Philcrest commented, "May sure there is good ventilation in the place you installed the battery ? congratulations." Imose Osas wrote, "Congratulations to you mummy." Marchala added, "Mama this your freezer Dey shine oooo the meat wet Dey inside Dey enter my eye oo." Big zero said, "See as meat full fridge make I come collect small now take do my birthday."

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In a similar story, a Nigerian man shared his frustration after his 2.5kVA inverter and two batteries stopped working properly within a year. He sought advice online on how to fix the system, which could no longer power small appliances.

Another Nigerian man recently reviewed a 1kVA solar generator he purchased a month ago. He spent about N360,000 on the generator and N75,000 on a solar panel. The system powers his TV, fan, and other small devices, providing light for most of the day.

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