Electricity Tariff: Man Pays N1.9 Million, Installs Solar Energy For 24/7 Power Supply in Nigeria

• A Nigerian man has spent N1.9 million to install a solar system for his use, shunning public power supply and electricity tariff increase
• The man who installed the solar power for the user shared the story online, noting that it can provide 24/7 power
• He said the solar inverter system could carry 75% of basic home appliances such as televisions, fans, freezers, fridges, and microwave

A man installed a solar inverter system to give him a 24/7 power supply in Nigeria.

This is coming after the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved an increase in electricity tariff for Band A users.

The man spent N1.9 million to install the solar system, freeing him from depending on the regular electricity supply.

27/4 light in Nigeria with solar

In an online post, Omolaja Emmanuel, who worked on installing the solar system, stated that it could power most home appliances.

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"We just installed this 2kVA solar inverter system in Osun State in Nigeria. Installed alongside 220AH tubular batteries and 470W solar panels. It is capable of powering: TV, Fan, Freezer, Fridge, Microwave, Bulbs and other gadgets. Total cost of installation: N1,950,000."

Cost of installing solar electricity in Nigeria

Legit.ng spoke to Omolaja and he said the cost of installing the solar system had increased as of May 2.

He said:

"Each solar panel is rated 470W. The system is currently N2,150,000 not N1,950,000. It is capable of power atleast 75% of appliances used in an average home. And with proper energy management, it can power a home daily without the need to use PHCN.

He said the solar system could even charge well with little sunshine. His words:

"On most days, however, it'll charge well even when there's rainfall because the solar panels are Monocrystalline and still work very efficiently even when there's no direct sunshine."

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Lady spends millions to install solar at home

Meanwhile, a Nigerian lady said she and her family got tired of spending money on fuel for their generator, so they sought an alternative.

The lady said they installed a solar electricity system in their house, and then it cost millions to buy inverters and solar panels.

However, they are now reaping the benefits because she noted that they no longer depend on the grid electricity supply.

Source: Legit.ng