Man Who Bought 5kWh Lithium Solar System 10 Months Ago Shares Review, Mentions Total Cost
- A man who bought a 5kWh lithium solar system on installments several months ago has gone viral online
- The individual took to his social media page to mention that he is officially off the grid and stated the total cost
- The amount he revealed in the viral post, as well as what he is benefiting from, made people react in the comments section
A young man who bought a solar inverter with a 5 kWh lithium system on installments has given a review after 10 months of use.
The individual, @taha_saleh_taiz, explained in a viral post that he has finally gone off-grid as he now fully uses solar energy.
Source: Twitter
Man buys 5kWh solar system on installments
He mentioned that he was given a 5-year warranty on the solar system he bought and that it has an expected lifespan of over 10 years.
@taha_saleh_taiz said at the beginning of the post:
“Praise be to God, I’ve officially gone off the commercial electricity grid.”
“I got myself a 5 kWh lithium system.”
“With a 5-year warranty, and an expected lifespan of over 10 years.”
“On installment through Al-Karimi Bank for a year. The amount I used to pay monthly for commercial electricity, I just added a little bit more to it and paid it toward the Al-Karimi installment.”
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After getting the solar inverter with a 5 kWh lithium system, he finally shared his review after 10 months of use.
His statement:
“Ten months have passed and not a single day has the power gone out on me. The system’s value is $1,800 (N2,445,426), with two months left to finish the installment.”
“Over those ten months, my consumption from it reached 1,788 kWh. If it had been grid electricity, I would’ve paid the electricity company about 2,800 (thousand). But from the sun, it’s free.”
“Praise be to God.”
Reactions as man speaks about solar inverter
@alnasserF15 said: What did you install? I have a 900-watt device that ran for 24 hours and an 18-size AC that ran for 24 hours . What do I need to install solar power so it works well? I call the shops, they say 41 thousand, and the one who says 38 thousand excluding installation. They're crazy. I'm in a desert area."
@salaklbi9 noted:
"If you don't have an AC or an electric oven, things will go fine. If you have, for example, 4 split ACs 18 and an electric oven and a washing machine, you need to install at least 40 panels 550 and 3 lithium batteries 15 kW 48 amp, and leave the washing machine and oven and everything during the day, and at night only the ACs."
@Abdullah_Lem said:
"To be honest, from the start, I've been thinking about this topic at home, but my problem is my monthly consumption of 9,000 kilowatt-hours, and if I wanted to apply this number to a battery and solar panel system, the cost would be enormously high. Plus, almost the entire roof would be covered with panels just to meet the consumption. But maybe in the future, I could put half the loads on the regular grid and the other half on solar energy."
Legit.ng spoke with a solar expert at Heliox Energy Company who explained how long a lithium battery can last under Nigeria’s weather conditions and what affects its lifespan.
He first broke down the user’s electricity consumption pattern:
“This customer is using his setup moderately. Based on the data, he is a light user and only uses basic appliances.”
He explained that over 10 months, the user consumed about 1,788 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity.
“If you divide 1,788 kWh by 10 months, it gives about 178.8 kWh per month. Then divide that by 30 days, you get roughly 5.9 kWh per day.”
According to him, this level of consumption is typical for someone using basic appliances such as lights, fans, a television, and possibly a refrigerator.
“This is someone using normal household appliances. I doubt he is using heavy appliances like microwave or air conditioners regularly.”
He added that the system is being used properly and not overloaded.
However, he warned about misleading expectations often seen online regarding solar systems.
“People advertise these setups saying they can carry ACs and heavy loads. Yes, they can, but the question is for how long and under what conditions.”
He explained that while such systems may briefly power heavy appliances, battery performance and lifespan will decline if they are constantly pushed beyond their ideal load.
“If someone installs a system expecting long AC usage but only gets two hours of backup, they will be disappointed because their expectations were not properly managed.”
On battery lifespan, he said:
“For a user like this, who uses the system moderately and avoids heavy loads, the lithium battery can last 12 to 15 years.”
He stressed that battery lifespan depends heavily on usage habits.
“The way you use the system determines how long it will last. Proper usage means longer lifespan, while heavy and constant overloading reduces battery life.”
Finally, he added a general installation requirement:
“Batteries should always be installed in a well-ventilated area, regardless of the weather or region. Proper installation also helps improve performance and durability.”
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In a similar story, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian man shared his review of a 1kVA solar generator he bought one month ago, along with a solar panel.
He explained what he uses it for, how long it lasts, and also revealed the total amount he spent, sparking reactions from social media users.
Man shares experience using solar inverter
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian man asked people online for help after trying to use his 4.2kVA solar inverter to pump water at home.
He said the pump did not work and the inverter became very hot, which made him worried, and many people reacted and gave him advice.
Source: Legit.ng
