A young Nigerian lady has made a practical choice by purchasing a solar generator with her money instead of a wig. The Imo State University student shared a video on TikTok showing her new device powering a blender and a fan in her room. In the comments, she revealed the total cost she paid for the solar generator due to the unreliable electricity supply in her area.
Prioritizing Needs Over Wants
At the start of her post, she explained that for her birthday, she had the option of buying a wig or using the money for something else. She decided to spend it on a solar generator. In the TikTok video, she said: "So guys, I made a big girl purchase. I had an option of getting a new wig or the solar generator as my birthday gift. I had to set my priorities right as a student, so I decided to go for the itel solar generator."
She added: "If you're a Nigerian student and you happen to be an Imo State University student, then you should know how much of a big problem this light issue has been." The lady noted that she had seen positive reviews about the solar generator, though it is not cheap and is currently rare in the market. She also mentioned that her residence does not allow generators, leaving her with no other option but to buy the solar generator. "I couldn't see myself going through the stress of going around to charge my phone and power bank all the time," she said.
Fast Charging and Versatile Use
@favourpeter106 also shared the charging duration of the solar generator. She posted: "One good thing about this solar generator is that it charges very fast. Within 2 hours, it's fully charged." She continued by highlighting other benefits: "One of the sweetest parts of this itel solar generator is that it can actually power my freezer. I couldn't go with the option of getting a solar panel because of where I stay." She expressed her satisfaction with being able to use light at any time without waiting for the national power grid. "I'm in love with the fact that I can make use of light at any time, and I don't need to wait for NEPA light before I can use my LED light," she added.
When a user asked about the price in the comments, she disclosed the exact amount she paid. The video has since garnered attention, with many praising her smart decision.
Similar Stories of Solar Adoption
In a related story, a young Nigerian man shared his experience after his landlord refused to allow him to install solar panels on the rooftop of his apartment. He had planned to mount additional panels to improve his power supply but was stopped by the landlord. As a solution, he set up the panels in an open space where they could still face the sun and generate electricity.
Another report highlighted a Nigerian man who cried out on social media after a 12kVA inverter got burnt just hours after purchase. The inverter, costing about N1.2 million, was damaged during installation due to a costly mistake. It was connected to solar panels with very high voltage without checking the specifications. He shared a video of the burnt inverter and warned others to always confirm the required voltage before installation to avoid such losses.
