How Much Does It Cost to Install a Solar System in Nigeria?

Over the years Nigeria Electricity situation has been nothing short of epileptic, the high cost of Electricity means not everyone is able to afford it, coupled with the frequent power outage and the collapse of the national grid frequently, A lot of Nigerians are beginning to look at other alternative to solve the menacing electricity challenges.

Solar energy has turned out to be a very good option for Nigerians who’re looking for alternative to local electricity, however one major headache of Nigerians who are interested in Installing solar is the high cost of Installing Solar system in the country.

In this comprehensive blog article, we’ll look at some of the factors that could make you pay more or less for solar installation, we’ll also give you some affordable options that you might have to consider.

Why Most Nigerians Are Choosing Solar Energy.

We know for a fact that there’s just so much sunlight in Nigeria, and sunlight is the source of powering solar system, there are lots of benefits that comes with solar system that Nigerians cannot afford to ignore.

When you think of the possibility of not only reducing how you depend on national grid but also how much less you will pay for electricity when you have solar, you could see reasons why most Nigerians are embracing solar panels, with solar energy, Nigerians will be able to take advantage of the energy from the sun to power not just their homes, but also their Businesses.

However the cost of you installing solar system in your home as a Nigerian could be affected by lots of things we’re going to mention in the next paragraph

Things That can Affect the Cost of Solar Installation

There are lots of things you need to consider when buying solar panels, these things could well Affect the price of purchasing these solar panels

1.The Size of the Solar System

The size of the solar system you want to buy would be affected by the quantity of solar energy that you want to consume, on an average, homes in Nigeria makes use of solar system that are within 1kW to 5kW.

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What this means is that the larger your home or business is, the more energy you’ll be needing and the higher the price of getting that energy.

For example, a 1kW solar system may be okay for a small home in Nigeria, on the other hand, a bigger home or a bigger business may need about 3kW or even 5kW system which automatically means they’re likely to pay more.

2. Type of Solar Panels

There are different types of solar panels out there, and each of them have their prices, however the most common ones in Nigeria are the monocrystalline, Polycrystalline and the Thin-film panels.

The monocrystalline panels tend to be more efficient, they’re also more efficient and most Nigerian homes prefer them.

The Polycrystalline is less efficient if you compare them to the former, however they’re more affordable and finally the

Thin-film panels are not commonly used in the country as most Nigerians prefer the first two.

3.Quality of Components:

When we talk about the components of a solar system, we’re simply talking about things Like the solar panels, inverters, the mounting system, chargers and the batteries.

The quality as well as the brand of each of these components can actually affect how much they cost you. If you are purchasing higher-end components, you are already sure you are getting the best of quality and they tend to be more expensive since quality components don’t come cheap.

For example, if you are going for a 5kVA inverter, they’re definitely going to be more expensive than a smaller one because it obviously has a larger capacity, same can be said about the batteries, Lithium batteries in particular are always more expensive than batteries that are made of lead-acid and the also last longer too.

4.Location

Your location can also have a significant effect on how much it costs you to install a solar. If you are Installing in major cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt or Abuja, you’re likely to pay more.

5.Professional Installation

While most people can decide to install it themselves as it’s obviously cheaper, we’ll greatly advise you to get yourself a professional solar installer preferably from Arenahub Global to get it done for you, this is because a professional will make sure he does things rightly which will help your solar panels to last even longer.

The Estimated Cost of Solar Installation in Nigeria

You may decide to ask, on an estimate how much would it cost to install solar panels in Nigeria, Installing Solar panels in Nigeria is not as expensive as most people seem to make it look.

On an average, you could budget about N150,000 to as much as N3,000,000 or even more, remember this is a pure estimate, a lot of factors could make them cheaper or more expensive and we’ve already mentioned those factors above.

Here we’ve made some breakdown on the cost Based on the different sizes of the solar panels

1.Small Systems (1kW to 3kW): If you are installing this small solar system just to power your essential appliances like lights, fans, fridge etc, you could budget between N140,000 to N750,000.

If you are running a small home or you are staying in rural areas where there’s no much need for Energy, this is good for you.

2.Medium Systems (3kW to 5kW): If you are operating a medium sized home or you are running a small business that needs constant and alternative energy, you could doby Installing the 3kW to 5kW solar system and it may cost you around N700,000 and N1,500,000. they’re going to power more appliances like air conditioners and televisions

3.Large Systems (5kW and above):For those with large systems who want to power maybe an entire house or big business, here things are beginning to get more expensive, you should budget around N1,500,000 and N3,500,000 or even more.

So what are you waiting for? contact us at Arenahub Global so that we deliver you the perfect solar panels for your Businesses and homes.