A Nigerian woman has stirred widespread reactions online after expressing frustration over a solar power system she claims has failed to meet expectations despite costing millions of naira.
In a viral post shared on Monday, the woman revealed that although she installed an inverter and solar setup to reduce reliance on fuel, the system only powers her home for a few hours each day.
According to her, the situation has forced her back to using a generator, significantly increasing her daily expenses.
“I’m tired of this solar wahala. My inverter only lasts about four hours a day, and right now I’m back to using a generator. Every day, I spend ₦38,000 on fuel.”
Her experience has reignited conversations around the effectiveness, cost, and reliability of alternative energy solutions in Nigeria, especially as many households turn to solar amid persistent electricity challenges.
While solar energy is often promoted as a long-term solution to unstable grid power, some users argue that issues like poor installation, substandard components, or unrealistic expectations may lead to disappointing results.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The post attracted a wave of mixed reactions, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences and opinions:
“You made the obvious point already. The work is a work of an amateur so don’t expect anything to work right and he probably used old batteries for you.”
“Omo na time bomb you just dey plant, by the time e mature you and your landlord go dey homeless.”
“How are you sure you got the original one? 🤔 You should look for a better company to help you. No problem. I feel you didn’t buy a better one, simple.”
“The problem with you people is that once you install lithium, you think you can power everything in your house — ACs, fridge, heater. Solar is not an alternative to NEPA light, it’s just a backup plan. Stop overloading it.”
“You bought 5/10kW battery you wan dey power two ACs overnight 😂😂.”
“Nothing will ever beat NEPA light man. If you like mount 100 solar panels and 50 batteries, you still won’t get 50% of what NEPA will give you.”
The situation reflects a broader reality in Nigeria, where rising fuel costs, electricity tariff hikes, and unreliable grid supply continue to push households toward alternative power sources—yet not without challenges.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
