Photovoltaics Solutions Advantage by Hiworks

Photovoltaics Solutions Advantage by Hiworks

Today, in Nigeria, petrol is averaging N600 per liter. 

The smallest 0.8kW petrol generator called 'I pass my neighbor' will consume N300 per hour at full load. With 10 hours daily, that will be N3000 worth of fuel consumption. 

In a month, the cost of consumption will be N90,000 and also N1,080,000.00 yearly.

 

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on April 3, 2024, raised the electricity tariff for customers enjoying 20 hours of power supply daily. Customers in this category are said to be under the Band A classification. The increase will see the customers paying N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66, a development that has been heavily criticized by many Nigerians, considering the immediacy of the tariff hike and the current hardship in the land. NERC Commissioner for Planning Research and Strategy, Yusuf Ali, was on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme during the week and he provided perspectives to what informed the decision of the regulatory body.  https://www.channelstv.com/2024/04/06/why-new-electricity-tariff-took-immediate-effect-nerc-commissioner/ 

Service Band Tariff /Rate/Amount

From  https://ekedp.com/tariff-plans   

SERVICE BAND A 

(Minimum of 20hrs a day) MD1-ANGN 225.00

SERVICE BAND B   

(Minimum of 16hrs a day) MD1-BNGN 64.07 

SERVICE BAND C

(Minimum of 12hrs a day) MD1-CNGN 52.05 

SERVICE BAND D

(Minimum of 8hrs a day)MD1-DNGN 43.27  

SERVICE BAND E 

(Minimum of 4hrs a day)NMD-ENGN 32.44     

Above are the realities; public power provider guarantees no one 24 hours and what is mentioned is still ideal of some sort.

Everyone must provide from 4 to 20 hours based on the catchment area available band and the business consideration by the provider.

Hence, for a 24-hour power supply, with the smallest genset earlier mentioned (0.8kW), and 4 liters running for eight hours for a new generator, the cost is N2400 for 0.8kW x 5 hours (4.0kWh). That will be N600 per kWh. 

Obviously, the cost is more than the highest kWh charge by any public power provider in Nigeria and most independent power provider (IPP) solution providers.

Diesel cost (which must include Depreciation & maintenance costs) will be around N400 -N600 per kWh or more. It is important to factor in depreciation & maintenance for diesel gensets.

The truth is, that the equivalence of that sum in the Solar inverter will last for at least two years or longer. That is 4nos batteries 12V 200AH Lead Acid batteries... With different product types and benefits... 

 Lead Acid batteries can be flooded or dry. They can be dry valve regulated or gel. Or absorbed glass mat. AGM. 

 As beautiful as all that is, there is more when you go Lithium batteries and value moves to 5 to 10 years for spending twice and a little more... 

 Lithium batteries will cost at least twice as Lead-acid batteries, but lithium batteries last 8 or even 10 cycles longer than Lead Acid batteries. Also, Lithium batteries maintain their full voltage almost at the end of their charge life, while Alkaline batteries reduce their voltage output throughout their performance.

 When your lifestyle is such that you are only home at night most time, your solution may be 40% less expensive than your counterpart with a similar load profile because you will ONLY be storing energy in the daytime.

 When your need is to support office operations from 8 to 5 pm, your acquisition cost will be less expensive compared to doing 24 hours or for residential apartments. 

 Whatever your need, seek professional advice from reliable experts like Hiworks... Your inquiry and orders are awaited.Hiworks