Nigerian Man Spends Millions to Install Solar Batteries for Home Electricity, Enjoys 24/7 Light

Nigerian Man Spends Millions to Install Solar Batteries for Home Electricity, Enjoys 24/7 Light

  • A Nigerian man said he invested some money, running into millions, to install solar electricity for his private use
  • Mr Banks shared a photo of the solar system on X, noting that he spent at least N7 million to install it
  • More Nigerians are beginning to invest in solar following poor power supply and an increase in electricity tariff

A Nigerian man has joined several others who solved their electricity issue with an alternative.

Mr Banks disclosed that he spent millions to set up a solar system so he could have a steady power supply.

Nigerian man installs solar at home.
The Nigerian man now enjoys a constant power supply. Photo credit: Getty Images/Klaus Vedfelt and, Peshkova and X/@Mrbankstips. Man's photo used for illustration only.
Source: UGC

A new electricity tariff kicked off in Nigeria in April, and since then, several social media posts on X have indicated that many Nigerians are embracing solar electricity.

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Mr Banks, who joined the "solar system gang", disclosed that he spent a whopping N7 million to install it.

Sharing the picture on X, he wrote:

"Already have, went to get them myself."

Someone pointed out that he was supposed to get a particular type of battery, and he responded that it would have cost him N10 million.

His stated:

"That would’ve cost me 10m. I saved 3m on this."

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Reactions as man installs solar

@UG0_Uche said:

"You didn't get the Huawei solar system again boss?"

@Ruudmasta asked:

"Bossman, please what's the total package cost and how many KVA."

@Ultimatefotyfan said:

"How much did it cost, planning of getting mine."

@Kesh98527297Mon commented:

"Where did you get this from, please."

@Cjsolar3 said:

"Got this 17.5klw lithium battery with 5 years warranty and 10kva inverter. It will carry 4 tv 3 Ac etc 8.5m only."

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@Tayo__Balogun said:

"I fix solar inverter and battery starting from 300k for 500VA to 1000VA capacity to any capacity you want payment after service."

@KennethOgb93393 said:

"See as the setup nice."

Lady spends millions to install solar

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, as she disclosed that they no longer depend on the grid's electricity supply.

Source: Legit.ng

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