Description
The main consideration for this lead was a system that would provide uninterrupted power supply for a sizeable range of home appliances. Although the system would be tied to grid power, it would however be the chief source of electricity.
Solar Panels
Six (6) 330W monocrystalline Era Solar were connected in two strings of three panels each.
Mono panels are the oldest and most developed of solar panel technologies. They are generally regarded as as the premium in solar panels. Learn about the different types of solar panel technologies here.
Designed with building space in mind, the solar panels were mounted on the roof. Solar panel modules require a special way of attaching them to surfaces and holding them in place. They are not weldered, soldered or hammered as they contain delicate parts that would be destroyed in the process. A solar mounting system is a metal structure or parts that are used to secure solar panels to structures. Since majority of solar panels are manufactured to be installed on rooftops, solar mounting systems are metal parts that are used to secure solar panels to rooftops in most cases. They are often an integral part of the entire solar electricity system design for retrofitting onto rooftops. More here.
Inverter
The system incorporates a 3.5kVA Aqua Blue inverter. A pure sine wave inverter, it does not produce a continuous humming, smoke or buzzing sound. Colourful and compact, it is designed to fit with interior designs. It also comes with displays that helps our client monitor and programme his system.
Batteries
Four (4) 200Ah Amaron Quanta AGM batteries were used in the installation. The role of batteries in a solar power system is provide the DC that is to be converted to AC by the inverter for use in appliances and to store energy produced from solar panels for later use especially in the absence of sunlight and grid power.
The four batteries were mounted on a rack and the inverter settled on them. The choice of AGM batteries was because they are the safest battery design. They emit gases only when severely overcharged. They eliminate worries about explosions, spillage and constant maintenance. They are also maintenance-free for life and do not require constant maintenance.
All Amaron Quanta batteries come with an Amaron-patented Radgridâ„¢ heavy-duty corrosion-resistant alloy for positive grids to increase cyclic life in tropical environments. Designed to be aesthetically pleasing, they also come with terminal-protecting systems to prevent damage when mistakenly short-circuited.
They are compact, lightweight, factory-charged, explosion-resistant and environment-friendly. Amaron Quanta batteries also come with Instachargeâ„¢, a patented paste recipe for excellent charge acceptance.
Read our review of Amaron Quanta Batteries here
Charge Controller
A 60A Fangspun MPPT charge controller (a clone of the Victron charge controller) was added to the installation. The work of charge controllers in a power system is to regulate the charging from solar panels. In other words, they serve as both chargers and voltage regulators.
The MPPT solar charge controller is the ultimate in solar controllers. Though relatively very expensive and larger in size than their PWN counterparts, they can help users save considerable money on larger systems since they provide 10 to 30% more power to the battery than the PWM and have efficiencies reaching up to 98%. More here.
Protection Features
In addition to the protection features provided by the inverter against reverse current, overload and overcharge, the system incorporates extra protection features including AC and DC circuit breakers and surge adapters. They offer additional protection to the client's investment. They also make it easy and safe to disconnect the system from the panels in the case of emergencies like lightning that could damage the inverter or solar panel fires.
SolarKobo helps its clients in Lagos and elsewhere in Nigeria make the best possible choice of all solar products including solar panels, batteries and charge controllers that meet their peculiar power needs and fits their budgets. We also have university-trained engineers who provide the best possible installation services on order.
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