Solar Power

Salpha Energy offers an affordable range of one-time payment (Cash Based) Solar Home Systems designed to provide electricity for off-the-grid communities, especially in Africa. 1. Products Salpha Energy offers ranges of Solar Home Systems designed to offer 24/7 electricity from the system, which ranges from light bulbs and charging mobile phone devices to powering appliances such as TV, Fans, Laptop, Decoders. 2. How does it work? Here is a video that showcases the features of the Salpha Bass Solar Home System. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K24782s9ac Here is another video about Powerflo 200, one of the more versatile solar home system from Salpha Solar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_LFhRQusCo&t=1s The solar panel is mounted on...

Everyone wants to become creative and innovative in making their houses look presentable and livable. One of the innovations that most people use nowadays is solar tiles. Solar tiles are roofing materials that act as solar panels which means that not only will your house look good, you’ll also save a ton when it comes to electric bills. Solar tiles have a lot of benefits. That’s why more people are using this kind of material instead of using the traditional ones. Roofing like these can be a good investment especially to those homeowners who are planning on selling their house. To...

Solar panels are the best alternative to the traditional way of generating energy. Although, not everyone has the idea or clue about the benefits that can be derived from a solar panel apart from generating electricity. Most people don’t know that solar panels are not just mere alternative source for electricity. It also enables people live in energy-efficient households along with other perks. In case, you want to dig deeper into the solar panels, here are some interesting facts about them. 1. Environment Friendly The energy generated from solar panels is pure energy that comes from the sun. Also, the power it gives...

Solar energy is clean energy and everyone knows that. Solar panels can be an excellent source of energy (Not a secret!!!). In the modern world, where everyone wants energy resources, solar panels are an ideal source of clean energy. With so many researches currently ongoing to find a sustainable use of our energy resources, solar energy is your only option to get an unlimited source of clean energy. To encourage US citizens to start using solar panels, the government is offering solar incentives which have shown some promising outcomes till now. In this post, we are going to discuss how solar incentive...

Solar panels do not require high maintenance because they generally have self-cleaning mechanisms. In most cases, especially residential panels, people pay no attention to them. Rainfall shall do the deed. Makes sense! However, in locations that are dry or when panels are tilted, they may often cover up with dust or bird droppings. In places where there is light, misty rain or no rain and constant drought conditions – you might need to get up there and clean the solar panels. These substances can build up over time and affect the electricity generated by a solar module. The dirt can affect...

To match up the high energy requirement of each household, investing in a solar panel can be worth it. The cost of solar panels has fallen immensely with the advancement in technology. However, when you are buying a solar panel, you must consider many things and don’t just rely only on the cost to choose the right one for you. Here are some of the tips that can help you choose the best solar panel for you Capacity You need to decide on the capacity of your solar panel based on your requirement. A solar panel of 100 Watt would have a...

When it was launched few months ago, many were skeptical about the energy solution. But now the solar powered electricity device has become the darling of many homes across the country Indeed, the Lumos mobile electricity kept its promise of delivering uninterrupted power supply at an affordable rate. No wonder many are now singing the praises of the product which was recently launched as an alternative power supply in the country. Adeniyi Badmus, a barber and resident of Iba in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos told tales of the indefinite power outage his area have witnessed in recent times. The...

2017 seems to be the year of pay as you go Solar Home Systems in Nigeria. Two systems, the Azuri Quad and the Lumos Mobile Electricity have been launched in the country this year. Both systems are aimed at providing pay as you go model for solar electricity in Nigeria. If you are wondering how these two solar home systems compare to each-other, we will be comparing the Azuri Quad and the Lumos Smart Solar System here. Azuri Quad was launched in January 2017, a partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Azuri Technologies. This was followed by the...

Lumos Solar Power System is an off-grid Solar Home System with a built-in inverter designed to provide Pay-as-you-go electricity to off-the-grid communities or communities where grid supply is unreliable like in most of Africa and Asia. The Lumos Smart Solar System offers a convenient payment plan that allows you to pay towards the ownership of the system via small daily installments. Lumos Solar Power System Specs (Lumos L1) 160W Solar Panel with cable 320Wh Lumos Smart Solar PayGo Unit (MTN Yellow Box) Four Bright Lumos Bulbs Two USB ports (5V DC / 2.1A) Four DC Output jacks (12V / 2A) ...

MTN Mobile Electricity (a.k.a MTN Yellow Box) is a partnership between MTN, Nigeria's largest Mobile Network, Lumos, maker of PayGo off-grid Solar Home Systems, and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable power to millions of households and businesses in Nigeria. In January 2017 the Federal Government of Nigeria partnered with Azuri Technologies to launch Azuri Quad, a PayGo off-grid solar home system aimed at providing power to off-grid communities across the country. MTN followed up with an even more practical option with the ability to power AC loads like your electric fan, TV, and laptop....

Azuri Quad is a Pay-as-you-Go Solar Home System designed to provide electricity for off-the-grid communities, especially in Africa. The system is unique in that it allows consumers to acquire the system through installment payment rather than upfront payment reducing the burden of acquiring a solar home system. Azuri Quad Solar Home System Specs 10W Polycrystalline Solar Panel Four Bright Energy Efficient Lamps (300 lumens) USB port with cable and connectors Azuri Quad HomeSmart PayGo Unit 6500 mAh Battery (2 x 26650 Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries) Torchlight Rechargeable Radio Up to 8 hours Power Supply The Design The Azuri Quad derives its name...

The Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with Azuri Technologies today officially unveiled a PayGo Solar Home System aimed at providing affordable power to rural households without access of electricity from the grid. Off-the-grid communities in Nigeria currently rely on candles and kerosene lanterns for lighting. The Solar Home System will replace those with energy efficient lamps and in addition provide USB port for charging mobile phones and power a radio. It is estimated that over 70 million Nigerians live in off-the-grid communities. A solution like this will probably improve the quality of their living. The project has run on pilot since 2015 and...

When one of the most respected business moguls, Donald Trump was making his bid for the white house, he baffled many by stating that he believed climate change was a hoax. Very few could understand how he had come to that conclusion, especially because the effects of negative human interaction with the environment are so obvious. In places like China, the smoke that is emitted by vehicles and industries is so heavy that the smog creates traffic snarl-ups, it is snowing in the Sahara, the North Pole seems to be thawing over, and the list is endless. Well, it is...

A Solar charge controller is a major component of a solar power system. It regulates the voltage and current coming from a solar panel making sure it is within safe limit to charge the battery without overcharging or damaging it. You do not need to buy a charge controller if you have a solar inverter, because they come built-in. Solar Charge Controller price in Nigeria starts at around 5,000 Naira. Where to Buy a Solar Charge Controller Jumia Nigeria – See Offers The Importance of Solar Charge Controller Because the intensity of sunlight fluctuates throughout the day, the output voltage of a solar...

A Solar Panel is a device that converts light energy from the Sun to electrical energy. Solar Panels consist of Polyvoltaic Cells (a.k.a. PV cells or solar cells) that absorbs energy from Sun rays and convert it to DC current which can then be further processed by a power inverter to deliver power to appliances in a home or business. Solar panel price in Nigeria ranges from 6,000 Naira to 150,000 Naira depending on power capacity and quality. Where to Buy Solar Panel Jumia Nigeria – See Offers Solar Panel Price in Nigeria Solar panels are available at leading online stores in Nigeria...

A Solar Inverter is a type of inverter that is better optimised for use with solar panels. It comes with a couple of features that makes it perfect for a solar power system. However, this does not mean that your regular power inverter cannot be upgraded for a solar power system, the solar inverter is just built out of the box for solar. Solar Inverter Price in Nigeria ranges starts from around 10,000 Naira (inverter only). Where to Buy Power Inverter Jumia Nigeria – See Offers Solar Inverter Prices in Nigeria Felicity Solar 3.5KVA / 24V - 161,000 Naira Felicity Solar 5KVA...

Power inverters convert DC voltage from a battery to AC voltage used by appliances in our homes and offices. Power inverters are alternatives to a power generator when it comes to supplying backup or standby power during power failure. Standby power is now critical in Nigeria because of the epileptic power supply in the country. Find power inverter prices, dealers, and some reasons why power inverters may be preferred over petrol-driven electric generators for backup power supply. Power inverter price starts at 135,000 NGN in Nigeria. Power Inverters are not as popular as electric generators in backup power applications. This...

Su-Kam manufactures power products for backup power supply. Su-Kam is based in India and manufactures power products for backup power. In its product line are Power Inverters, UPS, Battery, Battery equilisers, etc. Where to Buy a SuKam Inverter Jumia Nigeria – See Offers Su-Kam manufactures power products like: Su-Kam Power Inverters 2.5KVA – 100KVA Su-Kam Digital Home UPS 250VA – 1400VA Su-Kam Pure Sine Wave Home UPS 600VA – 1400VA Su-Kam Pure Sine Wave Power Inverters 800VA – 100KVA Su-Kam Solar Sine Wave Power Inverters 2KW – 100KW Su-Kam Solar Charger Controller Su-Kam Batteries 100AH, 135AH, 165AH, 200AH Su-Kam Battery Chargers Su-Kam...

Solar power is power derived from energy from the sun. Energy can be derived from the sun in a number of ways, but we will focus on energy derived from the sun using photovoltaic PV devices or solar panels in a Solar Power System. Here we will name and explain the functions of components used for converting energy from the sun to electrical energy that we can use at home or in businesses. Where to Buy Power Inverter Jumia Nigeria – See Offers   Advantages of a Solar Power System The Pros of solar power systems include: energy from sun is free zero emissions ...

These days in Nigeria, one cannot skim through a newspaper without coming across an ad invitation to a solar energy seminar. These seminars as expected usually outline some advantages that the seminar organisers attribute to solar power. Some of the advantages that are most prominent include: free energy from the sun, no more blackout, zero electricity bill. Other prominent claims is that solar energy is an alternative to generator, that solar panels can last for 30 years, you can become a millionaire installing solar power systems for others, all you need to know to make it in the solar...