A Nigerian man has sparked widespread discussion on social media after displaying a high-end solar power system valued at millions of naira. The installation, which he described as a luxury solution for the wealthy, features a 20kVA hybrid inverter and a 64kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery.
System Capabilities and Cost
In a viral TikTok video, the installer, known as @juwon_electric, demonstrated the system's ability to power multiple appliances, including up to five inverter air conditioners during peak sunlight hours. He stated that the battery alone offers a lifespan of 20 years, with 8,000 charging cycles. The total cost of the system was revealed to be N27 million, with an additional N600,000 for installation, bringing the overall expense to N27.6 million.
The installer explained: "This system can power up to five inverter ACs during peak sun hours. I'm talking about 1HP up to 2HP units. If you have a fridge, freezers, microwave, televisions, fans—as long as there is sun, it is running. On the roof, you have 38 units of 585-watt half-cut bifacial solar panels."
Public Reactions
The video elicited a range of responses from TikTok users. Some questioned the value for money, while others compared it to alternative energy sources.
- Damola commented: "I spent 27m on solar you Dey give me condition say if sun Dey I can power 5 inverter AC not even normal AC. Oga if that thing no work during rain sef, we go get problem o. 27m we fit buy car sef."
- BOBBY said: "27m for solar wey no fit power AC if sun no dey. Una play too much sha."
- SIMPLE ALGORITHM remarked: "27m with terms and Conditions. Shows nothing beat real electricity. Solar nah big power bank."
- city boy stated: "Too expensive i run a 30kVA inverter with 48 solar panel total cost 15m anf have been off grid more dan four years now."
- Nurudeen Shaibu argued: "Generator is far better than solar inverter system. These installer's know that and they will never tell u. Imagine using such a large amount on this and I can only power 5 inverter A/c on peak sun. Imagine when there is no high intensity sun you will still rely on grid or generator to charge your battery.. in a nutshell solar is overrated I will never advise anyone to buy solar inverter system, no wonder bigger companies don't use it."
Expert Advice on Solar Generators
In a related development, a solar expert warned that connecting certain appliances to a solar generator could cause permanent damage. He noted that many users unknowingly overload their systems, leading to reduced lifespan and faulty units. The expert shared his advice on using portable solar generators, which sparked further reactions from social media users.
