Cost of Solar in Nigeria: Man Installs N390,000 Solar Electricity at Home For 24/7 Light

• A Nigerian man has shared details of how he installed a solar electricity system for a customer who needed for home use
• In a video, it was revealed that the solar owner spent N390,000 to have it installed so they can have 24/7 light
• The technician installed two solar panels, one battery and an inverter, which could power basic items in the house

A man has started using solar electricity in his house amid the increase in electricity tariff and frequent power outages in Nigeria.

In a video posted on TikTok, it was revealed that solar electricity was installed in a house in Ekiti state and another one installed in Ibadan.

According to the video posted by @maziobimtiger, the owner of the solar system spent N390,000 to have it installed.

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The video showed two solar panels installed on the roof of the building. The video also showed an inverter and a solar battery.

Many Nigerian electricity consumers are increasingly turning to solar as a source of electricity.

Below is the video:

Reactions as man installs solar for home use

@TK said:

"As long as I can charge my phone and turn on lights fans, maybe my TV. I'm good."

@jamesatteh8 said:

"Wetin this one go carry when 1 battery na over 400k."

@ABEY CITY cemented:

"Something way no carry fridge."

@akinjibodu reacted:

"Whats the battery amh?"

@commentator said:

"As long as it can carry bulbs, charge phones and DC fans, it's ok for some people at this price."

@yinkaademehin said:

"40 AH BATTERY... what can it carry... take your time to explain to people and don't lead them astray."

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@OB Stores said:

"Please, how much will it cost me if I have my own solar panels already?"

@IMOLE EL HADANY asked:

"How can I get it I am in Ilorin?"

Lady installs solar at home

In a related story, 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.

Proofreading by James Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng