An average home will need about 6,000 watts of solar to go completely “off grid”.
However, if you want to backup a refrigerator and maybe a freezer, and power a few lights, then 1,500 watts might be sufficient to handle that, depending on the quality of inverter, and if you have enough solar panels and batteries.
Depending on your backup power requirements, a solar generator may be the better option. … While solar battery storage system costs are higher than a backup generator, battery storage can also qualify for valuable solar incentives like tax credit savings and be used for offsetting peak demand rates.
Solar generators are best used for charging devices and running small appliances. They’re a great source of backup power for alot of stuffs
The solar generators have just been introduced into the Nigerian market space for a while now.
In this post, you’ll get to know the prices of the known solar generator brands below.
Solar Generator Prices in Nigeria
They are several solar generator brands in the market today, so you’ll need to have an idea of which one you want and the specifications that comes with it.
SMS Solar Generator
Details
- LED Lamp : 12V-3W x 3pc & 12v-5w x 3pc
- Cable : 4 meters cable with bulb holder, On/off switch,1 x 3MB extension wire for 2 more bulbs
- Radio Play : (MP3 and Radio/Speaker)
- Lighter : 1 port
- Mobile Charging : Available
- DC Charging time : 9 Hours
- DC Charger : Available
The SMS Solar Generator is on sale in Nigeria for the price range between 50,000 NGN up to 70,000 NGN.
Qasa Solar Power Generator QPG-500
Details
- Pure sine wave
- Inverter + Battery + UPS + AVR all in one, plug & play
- Able to carry 100L fridge for more than 6hrs
Specifications
- Input Voltage : DC 12V, AC 180V-240V
- Output Voltage : AC 230V, DC 12V, USB 5V
- Inverter Capacity : 300W
- Battery Capacity : 70Ah
- Solar Panel : 100W/18V
- Working time : Load 100 Watts for 7hours, Load 200 Watts for 3.4 hours , Load 300 Watts for 1.7 hours
Qasa Solar Power Generator QPG-500 is on sale in Nigeria for the price range between 150,000 NGN up to 250,000 NGN
UAPOW 1000 Watts Portable Solar Power Generator
Details
- Three-way charging system
- Outdoor UPS
- Rechargeable lithium battery
- 270000mAh battery capacity
- Pure sine wave power station energy storage
The UAPOW 1000 Watts portable solar Generator is on sale in Nigeria for the price range between 350,000 NGN up to 450,000 NGN
Qasa Solar Power Generator QPS-1000 and QPS-200W18V Battery
Details
- Inverter Capacity
- Charging Current : 8a – 15a
- Capacity : 200ah
- Output Voltage : 230V AC, 12V DC, 5V DC/AC
- Recommend Solar Panel : 200W/18v*2
- Working Time : Load 100Watts for 19hours, 200 Watts for 9.6 hours with 2 panels
Specifications
- SKU : qa791gpox6d18nafamz
- Color : Yellow
- Main material : Metal
- Model : QPS-1000 and QSP-200w18v
- Product line : jeto
- Weight (kg) : 37
Qasa Solar Power Generator QPS-1000 and QPS-200W18V battery is on sale in Nigeria for the price range between 380,000 NGN up to 480,000 NGN
Qasa Solar QPG-1000 Solar Power Generator plus Battery 200ah 30v AC, 12V DC
Details
- Pure Sine wave
- Inverter + battery + UPS + AVR(Plug & Play)
- Able to hold 200l deep freezer for 16hrs qpg-1000
- Solar power generator QPG-1000
Specifications
- Inverter Capacity : 600Watts
- Battery Capacity : 200ah
- Output Voltage : 230V AC, 12v DC, 5V DC
- AC Charging Current : 8a – 15a
- Recommend Solar Panel : 200Watts/18v’2
- Working time : Load 100Watts for 19hours, 200Watts for 9.6 hours, 300 Watts for 6.4 hours
Qasa Solar QPG-1000 Solar Power Generator plus Battery 200ah 30v AC, 12V DC is available in the Nigerian market space and it sold for the price range between 360,000 NGN up to 500,000 NGN.
BOSCON 1220W – 20W DC Solar Generator With FM Radio
Outputs
- 6 DC 5.5 2.1 MM DC12V for LED lights
- 2DC USB 5V/1A for charging mobile phones
- 1 DC output for DC Tv
- 1 DC output for DC Fan
- 1 DC output for external Power Inverter
Specifications
- 1 solar panel 20Wp with 5M cable
- 1 Metal power box( Built in 12AH lead – acid battery and control circuit)
- 2 USB cables with adaptors for mobile phone
- 2.3Watts and 5Watts Super bright LED bulbs
- 4.4 – meter cable with bulb holder, on/off switch
- FM radio and MP3 player
- Big current output for DC Tv and fan
- Charging time : 12 to 14 hours
- Lighting time : 6hours(4 LED bulbs)
This solar Generator is on sale for the price range between 55,000 NGN up to 80,000 NGN
BOSCON Solar Power Generator With inbuilt lithium Battery- Pure Sine and Solar Panel – 400 Watts
Details
- 1 Solar Panel
- 1 AC charger and adapter
- 1 solar Generator
- 1 product manual
- Inverter Capacity- 400 Watts
- Output Voltage : 230v AC, 12V DC, 5V
- Charging Current : 8a – 15a
- Battery Capacity : 100AH
This solar Generator is sold for the price range between 199,000 NGN up to 300,000 NGN.
BOSCON Solar Power Generator With inbuilt lithium Battery – Pure Sine And Solar Panel-40
Details
- 1 Solar Panel
- 1 AC charger and adapter
- 1 Solar Generator
- 1 Product manual
- Inverter Capacity – 400 Watts
- Output Voltage : 230V, 12V DC, 5V
- Charging Current : 8a – 15a
- Battery Capacity : 100AH
The BOSCON Solar Power Generator With inbuilt lithium Battery – Pure Sine and Solar Panel -40 is on sale in Nigeria for the price range between 210,000 NGN up to 350,000 NGN.
5 things to consider when you buy a solar powered generator in Nigeria
Battery Capacity
Another important factor to consider is the storage capacity of the rechargeable battery which is measured in watt-hours.
This will indicate the amount of time that your small appliances can stay connected (fridges, fans, mini-coolers) or the number of times that an electronic device can get fully-charged.
It will also influence the amount of time that you will need to get the solar powered generator charged.
Built-in solar panels are not very common in these sorts of products, so if you are looking for an off-the-grid power supply totally independent from the grid that is suitable for camping or RVs, then you would need to purchase a solar panel in addition to the generator.
Remember that charging times will depend on the weather conditions, as well.
Inverter Rating
The inverter rating on a solar powered generator is a number telling you the maximum amount of watts you can pull from the generator at any given time.
Depending on your desired use, you may need a solar generator with a larger inverter rating.
However, be on the look out as inverter size alone doesn’t influence the power capabilities of solar generators.
An inverter of 1500W is useless if it’s being used with a 450Wh battery. The most effective solar generators have a ratio of 1.5:1 watt-hours/inverter rating.
For example, a 1500 watt-hour battery to a 1000 watt inverter.
To sum it up, if you intend to use a solar generator to charge a couple of smartphones on a weekend camping trip. A small 200Wh generator will do just fine
Surge Power Capacity
One of the first things that you need to keep in mind at the moment of purchasing a solar powered generator is related to the surge pure sine wave inverter rating.
This value will indicate to you the maximum power capacity that the solar generator system will be able to supply to you loads instantaneously.
This applies mainly to motors or fridges, which have an instantaneous electric current surge that lasts only a few milliseconds.
Check the surge power demand of the fridge or small motor that you may need and verify that is located below the maximum surge inverter rating.
Portability
Many solar generators on the market today combine functionality and practicality; allowing you to have your cake and eat it, too essentially.
In any case, you’ll likely find all the features you want and need in a solar generator.
Portable enough to easily transport from room to room or lift into a vehicle.
Some of the best portable generators we’ve seen weighed a decent amount but had handles and wheels; allowing for easy transportation, regardless of weight.
If you want your solar generator to be as mobile as you are, then you’ll want to look for generators that are either light or have handles and wheels.
Charging Modes
A high-quality solar-powered generator should have several options to get charged besides using solar panels.
Charging times using energy from the sun will vary according to weather conditions and Sun exposure as well.
Sometimes, it might not be fast enough to charge the generator system.
Therefore, the power station should be able to get charged directly from an AC source through power outlets, but also through the 12V battery.
In Addition
Generally speaking, solar powered generators last between 25 to 35 years, depending on the brand and quality.
It’s an investment but it’s one that will last you a long time. Also, many solar generators come with warranties, so if something goes wrong, you can get it fixed.
However, you may even save some money by opting for a solar power station over a gas-powered one. That’s because the average cost of a natural gas generator is between $1,900 and $5,000, while the average cost for a solar generator is between $300 and $5,000.