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Do you want to understand how you can have safe, affordable, and reliable power? Every week, we discuss the challenges faced by energy prosumers in Nigeria and West Africa, sharing expertise and guidance along the way. Join us for a powerful discussion as we explore your options for a better energy experience.
Now, While you seek to know how many solar panels can charge a 200Ah battery, have it in mind that the panels need to be properly oriented to face the sun according to your location with no shadows falling on the panels for the battery to charge as fast as possible. Rotimi Thomas, shares in-depth knowledge, in this episode.
Solar panels work hard all day producing electricity from the sun. They also support sustainable solar energy solutions at night. Listen to more on this episode, as Rotimi Thomas elaborates.
Determining how much electricity your appliances and home electronics use can help you understand how much money you are spending to use them. In this episode of flux, Rotimi will be teaching you how to estimate how much electricity an appliance is using and how much the electricity costs.
Now more than ever, Solar energy is the most abundant, renewable energy source in the world. it has become almost a solution or substitute to lack of electricity and generators. Sadly not all homes can afford to buy solar energy due to its high cost of purchase. In this Episode, Rotimi breaks it down, as to why Solar is relatively expensive.
The concept of solar panels might seem a bit confusing to so many, especially those who are not electrical engineers. In this episode, Rotimi Thomas took us through the journey of energy systems for beginners and gave us a definite introduction to Solar.
To support the economic recovery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has launched an initiative as part of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). In this episode, Rotimi Thomas shares insights on what to expect from this initiative.
Hybrid solar systems generate power in the same way as a common grid-tie solar system but use special hybrid inverters and batteries to store energy for later use. This ability to store energy enables most hybrid systems to also operate as a backup power supply during a blackout, similar to a UPS system. This episode reveals ways you can save money using the Sola hybrid system.
There are a lot of reasons your utility bill may increase or swing by 50% or more. In this episode, we spotlighted some common reasons behind increasing utility bills and what you can do about them.
Millions of Nigerians do not have access to grid electricity, relying instead on polluting lighting sources such as kerosene lanterns, candles, and torches. The situation in rural areas is particularly acute with only a 41.1% grid access rate. And even among those who have access to the grid, 40% are ‘under electrified – meaning they have less than 12 hours of grid electricity per day. Thanks to solar energy. In this episode, we provide you with a solution to a better power supply.
Nigeria’s shortage of reliable power supply is a constraint on the country’s economic growth. The availability of electricity in Nigeria has worsened over the years. The country has been unable to meet demand because of its policies, regulations, and management of operations.
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