The maintenance schedule for a SolarDirect system:
Panels: Clean every 3 to 6 months (dust reduces output by up to 20%)
Battery: Check every 6 months
Inverter: Annual inspection
Compare that to the monthly maintenance on your generator 👀
Three types of Nigerians who should go solar now, not later:
1. Anyone running a home business
2. Anyone with young children
3. Anyone who has been saying 'I am thinking about it' for over a year
The longer you wait, the more money you hand to the generator.
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You know that specific sound when NEPA takes light and every appliance in the house goes silent at once?
The fridge hum stops.
The fan stops.
The TV cuts.
That silence has its own energy. And it is not a peaceful one.
At least 4k per day at the workspace plus transport will be around 120k+ a month, just to have light and WiFi 🤔
Itel power tank sorts light, laptop, and even TV at home.
Everything a remote worker needs to work from home 💯
It’s available.
You work remotely and NEPA Light no good for your area.
Nah Fuel for Gen and Public Workspace go collect wetin pass transport for normal full time job.😭😭
What happens to your solar system during a power surge?
Good inverters have built-in surge protection. They disconnect automatically to protect your appliances.
This is one reason surge-related appliance damage drops significantly in solar homes 💯
June in Lagos means rain.
Rain means the generator is getting wet under the tarp.
Getting wet means it will not start when you need it.
Rainy season with a generator is a special kind of suffering that nobody talks about enough.
Does rain affect solar panels?
No. Panels are IP67 rated. Waterproof.
Does rain reduce solar output?
Yes, slightly. A rainy day gives about 25 to 40% of peak output.
Is that enough to keep your home running?
Yes, because your battery stores the energy from sunny hours 👀
New month. Same NEPA.
But not the same for everyone.
This month, over 400 Nigerian homes will switch to solar and have their last generator moment.
Make June your month.
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It is pumping fumes into your home.
It will break down, at the worst possible time.
A generator is a crisis tool being used as a lifestyle.
Your family deserves cleaner air.
Your business deserves reliable power.
SolarDirect exists because Nigeria deserves light that stays.
Your generator is not a backup.
It is your primary source of power.
And you have normalised it so much, you do not even question it anymore.
But let's be honest:
It wakes you up at night.
It is costing you N40,000 to N100,000 per month.
https://t.co/wWoDpS0v5V for water pooling near your inverter, moisture is the enemy
5.Check your cables for any exposed wiring before the wet season peaks
Your system is built for this. Just give it a little attention.
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5 things to do for your solar system this rainy season:
1. Clear dust and debris off your panels after heavy rain, they perform better clean
2. Check that your panel mounting is secure, strong winds are coming
3.Keep your battery ventilated, avoid covering it with materials
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There are two types of Nigerians in rainy season.
Type 1: Chasing fuel in the rain, negotiating with the mechanic, praying the generator starts.
Type 2: Watching the rain from inside. Light on. Fan running. Completely unbothered.