Living abroad while owning or maintaining a home in Nigeria can make it difficult to supervise major property improvements such as solar installation. A solar installation service in Nigeria for diaspora homes can help overseas homeowners coordinate local solar professionals, equipment sourcing and installation.
Solar power can be particularly useful for Nigerian homes that experience unreliable grid electricity and need a more dependable backup power solution.
Solar Installation for Homes in Nigeria
A residential solar system may be designed to support appliances and essential household equipment such as:
- Lights
- Fans
- Televisions
- Refrigerators
- Internet equipment
- Computers
- Security systems
- Water pumps
- Other household appliances
The appropriate system depends on the home’s electricity requirements and the appliances that need to run.
Arrange Solar Installation From Abroad
If you live in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe or elsewhere, you can coordinate a solar project for your Nigerian home remotely.
A typical process may involve:
- Providing the property location.
- Discussing the home’s electricity requirements.
- Arranging a site assessment.
- Reviewing the proposed system.
- Comparing equipment and installation costs.
- Approving the project.
- Scheduling installation.
- Receiving progress updates.
- Confirming the completed installation.
A qualified installer should determine the appropriate system size and equipment.
Solar Systems for Diaspora-Owned Homes
Overseas Nigerians may install solar systems for:
- Family homes
- Newly built houses
- Investment properties
- Rental properties
- Holiday homes
- Retirement homes
- Properties occupied by parents or relatives
Remote coordination can help reduce the need for the homeowner to travel to Nigeria simply to supervise installation.
Choosing the Right Solar System
The system should be based on the home’s actual energy requirements.
Important considerations include:
- Daily electricity consumption
- Number of appliances
- Battery capacity
- Solar panel capacity
- Inverter capacity
- Available roof or installation space
- Expected backup duration
- Budget
- Future electricity requirements
Oversizing or undersizing a system can result in unnecessary costs or inadequate performance, so a proper assessment is important.
Solar Panels, Inverters and Batteries
A residential solar installation may include several components.
Solar Panels
Panels generate electricity from sunlight and are typically installed where they can receive suitable sunlight.
Inverter
The inverter converts and manages electricity produced by the solar system for household use.
Battery Storage
Batteries store electricity for use when solar generation is unavailable, such as at night or during periods of low sunlight.
The correct combination depends on the property’s energy requirements.
Solar Installation for Parents in Nigeria
Diaspora Nigerians may also arrange solar installation for elderly parents or other relatives.
For example, someone living in the United States may arrange a solar system for their parents’ home in Lagos so essential appliances can continue operating during power interruptions.
Solar Installation and Property Supervision
For homeowners abroad, installation is only one part of the project.
Local coordination may also involve:
- Site visits
- Equipment sourcing
- Installer communication
- Delivery coordination
- Installation scheduling
- Progress monitoring
- Testing coordination
- Completion updates
This can make a remotely managed solar project easier to oversee.
Solar Installation in Lagos and Other Nigerian Cities
Solar installation can be coordinated in supported locations across Nigeria, including:
- Lagos
- Abuja
- Ibadan
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ilorin
- Kano
Availability and installation requirements depend on the property and local solar professionals.
How Travo.ng Can Help
Travo.ng can coordinate relevant solar installation and property support services where the requested service is available.
This may include:
- Solar installer sourcing
- Site assessment coordination
- Equipment sourcing
- Quotation coordination
- Installation scheduling
- Property access
- Installation follow-up
- Progress updates
The technical design and installation should be carried out by qualified solar professionals.
Install Solar in Your Nigerian Home From Abroad
If you own a home in Nigeria but live overseas, local coordination can help you manage a solar installation without being physically present throughout the project.
Travo.ng can help coordinate relevant solar installation and local property support services for diaspora homeowners in Nigeria where available.
