Every experienced solar installer will agree on one thing:fixing another installer’s system is often harder than starting from scratch. On paper, it looks simple—identify the fault, replace the bad component, and move on. In reality, inherited solar systems come with hidden problems, undocumented decisions, and assumptions that make troubleshooting frustrating and time-consuming. 1. You Didn’t…
The solar market is growing fast—but so is the number of fake or substandard solar panels being sold to unsuspecting buyers. Many people lose money every year because they cannot differentiate an original panel from a fake one. If you’re investing in solar energy, you must know how to identify fake solar panels before you…
If you bought a solar panel expecting it to last 20–25 years, I have some bad news: Most solar panels installed in Nigeria don’t even make it to 5 years.Some fail in 2.Some stop producing well after just a few months. And NO — the problem is not that the panel is fake.The real reason…
Solar energy is booming, but the Nigerian market—and similar developing markets—faces a subtle problem: many installers avoid educating their clients. This lack of knowledge transfer may seem harmless, but it is a major factor behind system failures, underperformance, and client dissatisfaction. In this post, we explore why some installers avoid client education and why it…
As we celebrate the season of light, warmth, and hope, we thank you for being part of our journey toward a cleaner, brighter, and more sustainable future.May this Christmas bring peace, joy, and renewed energy to your home and business, and may the coming year shine brighter with endless possibilities. From all of us at…
Undersized solar panels are one of the most dangerous problems in solar installations—not because they’re obvious, but because they look correct. The system powers on.The inverter works.The client is happy—at first. Then batteries start failing early, inverters shut down randomly, and installers get blamed for “bad components.” The truth?The panels were never enough. Why Undersized…
I’ve been in the solar industry long enough to see the good, the bad, and the ugly. And here’s the truth:the solar industry has a trust problem. Clients are cautious. Some are downright skeptical. And honestly, I don’t blame them. 1. Fake Components Everywhere Early in my career, I installed what I thought were “premium”…
The solar industry in Nigeria and other developing markets is booming—but not all installers have your system’s best interests at heart. Surprisingly, some installers unknowingly—or even intentionally—sabotage the solar systems they install, leading to early failures, poor performance, or even safety hazards. This isn’t just about poor workmanship; it’s often a combination of shortcuts, lack…
The Nigerian solar market is booming, and with growth comes misinformation. One of the most abused marketing terms today is “Grade A”. Every seller claims their solar panels are Grade A, but very few live up to the claim. In reality, the term Grade A has little to no official verification at the retail level,…
Walk into almost any solar market and you’ll hear the same phrase: “This one is Grade A.”Panels are Grade A. Batteries are Grade A. Inverters are Grade A. But what does Grade A really mean—and is it even real? This article explains the truth behind “Grade A” solar components, why the term is widely abused,…