If you live or run a business in Nigeria, power outages are not an occasional inconvenience; they are a daily reality. Grid supply remains unstable, and across most states, load shedding is routine.
For homeowners, shop owners, office managers, and outdoor event vendors, the question is no longer whether you need backup power, but which backup solution provides clean, affordable, and reliable electricity without driving you crazy with noise and fuel costs.
That is exactly where inverter generators have changed the conversation.
An inverter generator, like the traditional generator, uses an alternator driven by its fuel-powered engine to generate AC power. However, it takes that raw AC power, converts it to DC, then inverts it back to clean AC at a precisely...
Unplanned outages, overheated conductors, and electrical fires can halt production, damage equipment, and pose a threat to people. Many facilities carry mounting risk as loads grow and systems age.
Teams often recalibrate devices or replace components without addressing upstream protection gaps. A safer approach is to engineer coordination, visibility, and maintenance into the electrical ecosystem. That is where industrial circuit breaker solutions play a decisive role in stopping failures before they spread.
What a Breaker Actually Does
A breaker is a resettable protective switch that opens a circuit in the event of abnormal conditions. It senses overload heat and short-circuit spikes, then interrupts current quickly enough to protect insulation, terminations, and downstream electrical instruments.
Modern breakers also support remote status monitoring, trip event...
Lithium batteries are an excellent option to face the problem of fluctuations in solar radiation and wind, which is the main challenge for solar and wind energy as reliable energy sources. Lithium Power Battery are used for storing electricity generated by renewable sources.
Lithium Power Battery has become the preferred source of energy for most portable devices. From your laptop to your mobile phone, it is likely that there is a thin lithium battery inside providing the necessary power for your device to work. Lithium batteries are chosen for various reasons, but they are not without limitations.
In this article, we...
Akon Lighting America partners with AI leader Group A MondoBrain to provide most-accurate and sustainable energy solutions throughout Africa and America
Philanthropist, business mogul and five-time Grammy-nominated artist Akon has announced the signing of a formal partnership between Akon Lighting America (ALA) and leading AI-solutions provider, Group A MondoBrain.
The partnership is focused on benefiting the whole of Africa, starting with the Comoros Islands, by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the development and delivery of sustainable energy solutions around the world. The announcement was finalized as Akon spoke at a summit on clean tech financing in Dubai, UAE.
Akon...
Generators are the popular alternative power supply choice of most Nigerians due to the erratic power supply problem plaguing the country for decades.
Generators are quite popular due to their affordability, reliability, low maintenance cost, and varied capacities.
Today, Nigeria is one of the biggest markets for generator brands with almost every generator brand claiming a percentage of the Nigerian generator market. These brands offer various generators at different capacities and features with the hope to satisfy the user’s needs.
Over the years, we have found out that some of these generator brands don’t live up to the hype as their models...
Everyone wants to become creative and innovative in making their houses look presentable and livable. One of the innovations that most people use nowadays is solar tiles. Solar tiles are roofing materials that act as solar panels which means that not only will your house look good, you’ll also save a ton when it comes to electric bills.
Solar tiles have a lot of benefits. That’s why more people are using this kind of material instead of using the traditional ones. Roofing like these can be a good investment especially to those homeowners who are planning on selling their house.
To...
Solar panels are the best alternative to the traditional way of generating energy. Although, not everyone has the idea or clue about the benefits that can be derived from a solar panel apart from generating electricity.
Most people don’t know that solar panels are not just mere alternative source for electricity. It also enables people live in energy-efficient households along with other perks.
In case, you want to dig deeper into the solar panels, here are some interesting facts about them.
1. Environment Friendly
The energy generated from solar panels is pure energy that comes from the sun. Also, the power it gives...
Solar energy is clean energy and everyone knows that. Solar panels can be an excellent source of energy (Not a secret!!!). In the modern world, where everyone wants energy resources, solar panels are an ideal source of clean energy.
With so many researches currently ongoing to find a sustainable use of our energy resources, solar energy is your only option to get an unlimited source of clean energy.
To encourage US citizens to start using solar panels, the government is offering solar incentives which have shown some promising outcomes till now.
In this post, we are going to discuss how solar incentive...
Most of the time, generator sets — as alternate power backup system — are classified based on the fuel types they use. Also, on the basis of load/carrying capacity. Fuel-wise, there are petrol, diesel generators, kerosene generators. Yes, they aren't widely adopted and used, but kerosene-powered generators do exist. Here we share some of the best small and portable diesel generator.
Where to Buy Generator
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Back to the crux of this write-up: the best portable diesel generators.
While petrol generators run quieter and produce less harmful carbon dioxide fumes than their diesel counterpart,...
Are you looking for an air compressor in the market? Are you having a hard time choosing among the many choices that you have? Does researching make you feel more confused than when you started looking for a unit? Do you feel like the more you look around, the more that it doesn’t make any sense to you?
Air compressors have become an integral part of our lives whether we realize it or not. When you take your car in for tires, they use an air compressor to drive the impact wrenches that remove the lug nuts as well as...
The main consequence of electricity theft are widespread power outages. Also, electric utility companies across Nigeria struggle with illegal connections to the power grid that generate huge losses and are a hazard for locals. GIS Cloud a startup from Europe is joining the fight to help mitigate this problem.
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company utilized their GIS solution to map the entire distribution network and enumerate customers, an important step in tackling the rampant electricity theft in Nigeria.
Complex Distribution Network
The electricity distribution system comprises of kilometers of power lines connecting the end users to the substation. Without the network being...
Generator sets, as an alternate source of power supply, come in their different sizes — which grows proportionally and in accordance with their output voltage and performance. 20KVA generators are popular with small and medium enterprises. Here are some of the best 20KVA generators to consider for your home or enterprise and their prices.
Where to Buy Generator
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Amazon – See Offers
Depending on where you intend using a generator (home, office, factory etc), or the appliances, equipment, and machines you intend to use it to power (refrigerators, deep freezers, heavy machinery, air conditioning units etc.),...
Say you run a fairly big firm, company or industry, and there isn't steady, reliable, and regular infrastructural power supply, you most likely will be on the lookout for an alternate source(s) of power — of which inverters and generators are very good one. A 10KVA diesel generator is probably the starting option for small enterprises. Here are some of the best 10KVA generators to consider when shopping for power solutions.
Where to Buy Generator
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Amazon – See Offers
However, generators are easier to setup and relatively cost less; reasons why many people opt for big...
Solar panels do not require high maintenance because they generally have self-cleaning mechanisms. In most cases, especially residential panels, people pay no attention to them. Rainfall shall do the deed. Makes sense!
However, in locations that are dry or when panels are tilted, they may often cover up with dust or bird droppings. In places where there is light, misty rain or no rain and constant drought conditions – you might need to get up there and clean the solar panels.
These substances can build up over time and affect the electricity generated by a solar module. The dirt can affect...
Electric scooters are great possessions, not until your charge runs out in a remote location. That is when you will wish you knew better and opted for a diesel-powered one. However, this ought not to be so much of an issue. It is indeed possible to utilize an electric scooter in a distant location without worrying about what to do when the charge depletes.
This is because it is indeed possible to charge the vehicle without using the ordinary power outlets. In our discussions below, we are going to look into the two main options that may help you out.
In...
To match up the high energy requirement of each household, investing in a solar panel can be worth it. The cost of solar panels has fallen immensely with the advancement in technology. However, when you are buying a solar panel, you must consider many things and don’t just rely only on the cost to choose the right one for you.
Here are some of the tips that can help you choose the best solar panel for you
Capacity
You need to decide on the capacity of your solar panel based on your requirement. A solar panel of 100 Watt would have a...
6Wresearch recently published a new report titled “Middle East Power & Distribution Transformer Market (2017-2023)” provides an in-depth analysis with 229 figures and 18 tables covered in more than 390 pages. The report estimates and forecast the overall Middle East power & distribution transformer market by revenues, volume, types, power rating, cooling system such as dry type and liquid type, applications such as power utilities and industrial as well as regions. The report also offer insights on competitive landscape, company profiles, market drivers and restraints.
Growth in public infrastructural development and construction activities on account of Dubai World Expo 2020,...
When it was launched few months ago, many were skeptical about the energy solution. But now the solar powered electricity device has become the darling of many homes across the country
Indeed, the Lumos mobile electricity kept its promise of delivering uninterrupted power supply at an affordable rate. No wonder many are now singing the praises of the product which was recently launched as an alternative power supply in the country.
Adeniyi Badmus, a barber and resident of Iba in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos told tales of the indefinite power outage his area have witnessed in recent times. The...
2017 seems to be the year of pay as you go Solar Home Systems in Nigeria. Two systems, the Azuri Quad and the Lumos Mobile Electricity have been launched in the country this year. Both systems are aimed at providing pay as you go model for solar electricity in Nigeria. If you are wondering how these two solar home systems compare to each-other, we will be comparing the Azuri Quad and the Lumos Smart Solar System here.
Azuri Quad was launched in January 2017, a partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Azuri Technologies. This was followed by the...
Lumos Solar Power System is an off-grid Solar Home System with a built-in inverter, designed to provide Pay-as-you-go electricity to off-grid communities or communities with unreliable grid supply, like in most of Africa and Asia. The Lumos Smart Solar System offers a convenient payment plan that lets you pay for ownership of the system in small daily installments.
Lumos Solar Power System Specs (Lumos L1)
160W Solar Panel with cable
320Wh Lumos Smart Solar PayGo Unit (MTN Yellow Box)
Four Bright Lumos Bulbs
Two USB ports (5V DC / 2.1A)
Four DC Output jacks (12V / 2A)
Two Car Cigarette...
MTN Mobile Electricity (a.k.a MTN Yellow Box) is a partnership between MTN, Nigeria's largest Mobile Network, Lumos, maker of PayGo off-grid Solar Home Systems, and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable power to millions of households and businesses in Nigeria.
In January 2017 the Federal Government of Nigeria partnered with Azuri Technologies to launch Azuri Quad, a PayGo off-grid solar home system aimed at providing power to off-grid communities across the country.
MTN followed up with an even more practical option with the ability to power AC loads like your electric fan, TV, and laptop....
Inverter Generator works by converting the high-voltage AC power directly into DC voltage and converting it back again to clean AC voltage by using state-of-the-art circuitry. Because of this multi-step procedure, Inverter generators are quieter and more portable. Here we look at a few things you need to know before buying inverter generator.
These Generators are smaller and much more efficient when compared to their conventional counterparts.
Ultimately, as per the true name of the machine, the inverter module converts the freshly transformed DC power back to alternating electric current in pure sine waves rather than block waves.
This best inverter generator...
Lumos Solar Power System is an off-grid Solar Home System with a built-in inverter, designed to provide Pay-as-you-go electricity to off-grid communities or communities...
Here you will find information on the prices of petrol and diesel-electric power generator sets available in Nigeria. From our research Generator prices in...
MTN Mobile Electricity (a.k.a MTN Yellow Box) is a partnership between MTN, Nigeria's largest Mobile Network, Lumos, maker of PayGo off-grid Solar Home Systems,...
Power Inverters are electronic devices that convert energy stored in a battery (or DC voltage) into AC voltage to power your appliances. Their major...
