I have been on solar power since June of 2014, we started with a 1.5 kw Inverter, 200 Ah batteries and 1 kw in panels.
Later that year I upgraded to a 3 kw inverter, an MPPT charge controller and
Nigerians spend an estimated N3.5 trillion yearly on fueling generators to meet commercial and domestic needs , as grid power is seriously inadequate. A report from GIZ, a German-based firm, said generators provide alternative source of energy and further improves economic activities for the country.
The firm, which specialises in offering solutions to countries in solar and other forms of renewable energies, in a report, made available to The Nation, said Nigeria was one of the major importers of generating sets in Africa, noting that the country has spent huge amounts of money on buying, using and servicing generators.
It said Nigeria has been spending between N3trillion and N3.5trillion yearly on fueling generators in the past three years, adding that the country mostly imports generators from Asian countries such as China, Japan and others.
The firm said it was working on a study that would capture the expenditure incurred on importation and maintenance of generators in Nigeria and other African countries for 2016, adding that generators consume huge volumes of fuel after automobiles in Nigeria because power supply is not regular.
It said Perkins and other brands were used by manufacturers because they help in sustaining production activities.
The President, Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Mr. Segun Adaju, said the N800billion given by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as the expenditure on fueling generators in a year was small when one considers the fact that the country was running what he described as a
Other airports across country plan to adopt solar systems after successful trial period
Solar Power Installation provides environmental and social advantages over other energy sources.
Some of the advantages are:
1. Low energy costs: The sun provides solar radiation for FREE
2. Low maintenance: Fewer movable parts means fewer parts can break
3. It’s not affected by the supply and demand of fuel and is therefore not subjected to the ever-increasing price of gasoline.
4. No emissions: Solar lighting does not contribute to global warming
5. All day; everyday: Solar solutions continue working even if there is a Power failure
6. Easy installation: There are no confusing wires
Since Nigeria attained independence the country has endured a civil war, multiple coups, elections, recessions and every pain associated with a growing country.
At 56, Nigerians have become more politically aware and have recognized that they can bring change with their votes. Today they are faced with a recession brought upon by the drop in oil prices and an economy dependent on imports.
Nigerians are resilient and will over come this like they have, every other challenge. We believe in Nigeria and support one Nigeria.
Independence day should be celebrated as a defining moment. Americans have parades in every city, village, hamlet. Nigeria should emulate that if we intend to remain one.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERIA
Go solar and gain your energy independence. Call AWPS Renewable Energy today at 01 888 1040.
The winning project under the Outstanding category brought solar power and storage to 172 schools and 11 public health centers in the State of Lagos, in rural Nigeria.
September 19, 2016
File photo – Transformer