Complete Solar System Price for a 3-Bedroom Flat

Complete Solar System Price for a 3-Bedroom Flat

You just completed your 3-bedroom flat, or you are looking to rent a 3-bedroom flat, and you intend on installing a solar system to reduce your electricity bills and enjoy uninterrupted power.

Don’t worry! In this blog post, we’ll break down an estimate of how much it is going to cost you for a complete solar system installation in a 3-bedroom flat. We’ll also discuss some of the key components, the pricing, as well as the benefits. Just hang in there.

What Does a Complete Solar System Include?

Before knowing the complete solar system price for a 3-bedroom flat, you need to first of all know what’s included in a complete solar system.

A complete solar system is all about several essential components that will work together for your solar system to store energy and generate electricity. Below is what you’ll be needing:

1. Solar Panel

The solar panels are the largest components for solar installation. They are responsible for getting sunlight and converting it into electricity.

The number of solar panels you are going to need depends on how much electricity you want to consume as well as the capacity of each of the panels.

2. Inverter

Since almost all households make use of alternating current (AC), what an inverter does is convert the direct current (DC) electricity that’s being generated by the solar panels into AC, which will be used at home. 

 

Without the inverter, it will be impossible to make use of the solar energy generated from the sun since it is DC. The inverter helps change it to AC for our consumption.

3. Mounting System

The mounting system consists of the brackets and rails needed to install the solar panels on the roof or on the ground.

4. Battery Storage (Optional)

Buying batteries is optional, as your solar system can technically function without them. However, batteries help store excess energy that you can use to power your home at night or during cloudy periods. So, if you stay in an area that has frequent power outages, then it might be necessary to buy batteries.

5. Charge Controller

A charge controller simply regulates the electricity that flows from the panels. This helps prevent overcharging and also extends battery life.

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6. Wiring and Electrical Accessories

Wiring and accessories include electrical cables, connectors, and several other components that you will need for installation.

How Much Solar Power Does a 3-Bedroom Flat Need?

Before determining the cost, it’s essential to estimate your home’s energy consumption.

For a typical 3-bedroom flat in Nigeria, it is going to consume around 3,000 – 4,500 kWh (kilowatt-hours) per year, although it will still depend on the number of people occupying the flat and the types of appliances being used.

If your home consumes about 4,000 kWh per year, it simply means that you are going to need around 11 kWh of electricity everyday.

Calculating the Solar System Size

If you calculate the solar size, you will discover that a 1 kW solar system is going to produce around 4 kWh every day in Nigeria.

So, to be able to meet up with your daily consumption of around 11 kWh, you will need around a 3 kW solar system (11 ÷ 4 = 3 kW).

Our calculation ensures that your solar system is able to power the most essential home appliances such as TVs, refrigerators, lights, fans, phones, and other small kitchen appliances.

Cost Breakdown of a Complete Solar System for a 3-Bedroom Flat

We know for a fact that the price at which you are going to get a solar system depends on the quality of the components, the size of the system, and the installation.

However, we’ve arranged an estimated breakdown that will guide you on how much you are going to spend for a 3 kW solar system based on our initial calculation.

1. Solar Panels

For you to get a 3 kW solar system, you are going to need at least 10 solar panels of around 350W each. The total estimated cost for these panels put together is around ₦750,000.

2. 5 kVA Inverter

The solar inverter is needed as it helps convert the solar energy from DC to AC so that you can use it at home. To get a very good and quality inverter, you should budget around ₦550,000 and above.

3. Mounting System

The mounting system includes all the necessary hardware needed to fix your system, including materials to fix the panels on your roof. To get a top-quality mounting system, you should budget at least ₦100,000.

4. Battery Storage

If you intend to have backup power, then you will need at least two lithium-ion batteries.

This type of battery is highly recommended because it lasts longer and requires little maintenance. Getting two of these batteries will cost you around ₦740,000 in total.

However, you can decide to go for lead-acid batteries, but we don’t recommend them as they require frequent maintenance and are not as efficient as lithium batteries.

5. Charge Controller

The charge controller regulates the power that goes into the batteries. This helps ensure that energy is stored efficiently. Getting These controllers will cost you about ₦250,000.

6. Installation & Wiring

If you calculate professional installation with wiring and accessories included, it is going to cost around ₦250,000 – ₦350,000, although the complexity of the setup will affect the final price.

Total Estimated Cost

Based on our thorough calculation, it is going to cost between ₦2,200,000 and ₦2,400,000 to completely install a reliable solar system in a 3-bedroom flat.

However, your specific configuration, the particular features you choose, as well as location and brand, will affect how much you will spend.

This is just an estimate of what we think it is going to cost you to install a solar system in a 3-bedroom apartment you can start up immediately with Arenahub.