Solar and backup power guides
Practical guides to help you size a system, compare your options and ask installers the right questions, whoever you choose to work with.
How much solar power does my home need? A step-by-step sizing guide
Work out the inverter, battery and solar panel size your Nigerian home needs, starting from a simple appliance list. Includes a worked example.
Read the guideSolar vs generator in Nigeria: how to compare the real running costs
Compare the true cost of a generator with a solar and battery system in Nigeria: fuel, servicing, replacement and payback, with a worksheet to fill in.
Read the guideLithium vs tubular batteries: which is right for your solar system?
Lithium or tubular batteries for solar in Nigeria? Compare cost, usable capacity, lifespan and maintenance to see which suits your home or business.
Read the guideInverters explained: kVA, kW, hybrid, off-grid and grid-tied
What kVA and kW mean, how to size an inverter, and the difference between hybrid, off-grid and grid-tied inverters for homes and businesses in Nigeria.
Read the guideCommercial and industrial solar: how to judge an installer's proposal
A checklist for comparing commercial and industrial solar proposals in Nigeria: load data, design, equipment, payback, contract terms and maintenance.
Read the guideKeeping CCTV, gates and smart-home systems on during power cuts
How to keep CCTV, gate motors, access control, alarms and smart-home hubs running through power cuts in Nigeria, and how to size their backup power.
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