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How Many Times Has NEPA Taken Light in the Last 7 Days?

If You Can’t Count, Maybe It’s Time to Count Your Costs Instead.

Let’s play a quick game:

A) Once
B) 2–3 times
C) Over 5 times!
D) NEPA is not even trying again

If you had to pause and think, “Wait, let me check how many times the light disappeared this week,”…  then this blog is for you.

Let’s count something else today.
Let’s count the cost of pretending things are okay.

The Real Insight Nobody’s Telling You:

People think solar is expensive.
But what they don’t count is what staying in the dark costs them.

Let me show you what I mean.

You’re Already Paying for Solar… You Just Don’t Own It Yet.

Here’s what most people do every month:

  • NEPA bills (for half-light): ₦15,000
  • Fuel for gen: ₦30,000
  • Maintenance, oil, plugs: ₦5,000
  • Burnout, stress, sweat: Free, but costly.

Now multiply that by 12 months.

👉 That’s ₦600,000+ a year… just to power the basics.

And guess what?

That same money could’ve bought you peace.
Not just light. Peace.

The Truth Is: NEPA Has Made You Normalize Suffering.

We’ve adapted to it.
We say things like:

“E don blink again o.”
 “Gen go run small.”
 “Let me charge fast before they take it.”

You’ve built your entire life around failure… just because everyone else is doing the same thing.

But that doesn’t make it normal.
It makes it popular madness.

What If You Could Stop Counting Outages… and Start Counting Wins?

We helped a small family in Ibadan install a 1.5kVA solar system last month.

They haven’t bought fuel in 5 weeks.
They even forgot where their generator key was.

They power lights, fans, laptops, TVs, and even their decoder.

They invested once.
Now they’re saving every day.

And here’s the kicker …  they’re not rich. They were just tired of being tired.

So, What’s the “Solar Peace Plan”?

It’s not a fancy name. It’s not a promo.
It’s just the real solution most Nigerians are still ignoring.

  • Pay once. Save forever.
  • Or pay small-small with trusted financing (like CreditDirect).
  • Choose the right system, backed by engineers who actually care.
  • And finally… sleep in peace.

Final Words, My Friend:

Don’t wait for the next outage before you rethink your reality.
Stop spending money to stay in darkness.
Stop normalizing stress just because your neighbor does.

You deserve light …  consistent, quiet, stress-free light.
And if NEPA won’t give it to you… then it’s time you gave it to yourself.

Ready to break the NEPA loop?

Let’s talk.
We’ll help you count your real costs …  and show you a smarter way forward.

👉 Visit www.novelsolar.com
 Or send a message. Even a “Hi” is enough to start.

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Buying a Generator is Not a Power Solution. It’s a Silent Financial Trap.

Have you ever had to pause a phone call…
 …because your own generator was shouting louder than the fight next door?

It’s wild.
You’re indoors.
But it sounds like you’re sitting inside a factory.

We used to laugh about it… “Na diesel gen, e dey talk like that.”
But lately, the joke isn’t so funny anymore… especially when we start to look at what this “power backup” is really costing us.

Let’s break something big.

The Wrong Mindset:

“I’ll just buy a generator. It’s cheaper and faster.”

That used to make sense.
In fact, I used to say the same thing.
Buy once. Top fuel. Done. Easy.

But here’s what nobody tells you:

The Hidden Costs Nobody Talks About:
  • ₦48,000 every month on fuel (or more)
  • ₦15,000 on servicing and oil
  • ₦5,000 on “urgent mechanic run”
  • ₦2,000 on earplugs (ok maybe not, but we all thought about it 😅)
  • ₦0 peace of mind

Total monthly cost = ₦68,000 – ₦85,000
And you’re still tired, hot, and angry half the time.

That’s over ₦800,000+ a year.
Just for noise, stress, and bad air.

The Right Insight:

“Solar is not an expense. It’s an investment in freedom.”

A one-time solar setup might feel expensive upfront, but the math tells a different story.

Let’s say you install a basic ₦250,000–₦300,000 system (fan, bulbs, TV, charging).
That’s the same amount you would’ve spent on fuel + NEPA in 3–4 months.

The difference?

  • You pay ONCE.
  • You sleep BETTER.
  • You gain BACK your money in a year.
  • And for the next 4–5 years?
    You’re basically powering your home… for FREE.

Generators Depreciate. Solar Pays You Back.

Nobody resells a used generator for profit.
But a well-maintained solar system?

  • Adds value to your house
  • Reduces your monthly cost of living
  • Helps you budget better
  • And keeps your business (or remote job) alive and stable

The Bigger Truth?

Generators are loud… not just in sound, but in waste.
Solar is silent… not just in noise, but in how it quietly saves you money every single day.

 

Friend to friend… ask yourself:

Do I want to keep paying every month for temporary light…
…or pay once and enjoy permanent peace?

The generator noise may be loud.
But the silent drain on your wallet?
That’s even louder.

 


If you’re done buying monthly stress, let’s talk solar.
We’ll help you start small, grow big, and never go back.
👉🏾 Visit NovelSolar.com to see how.

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Not All Solar Problems Are Solar Problems: The Shocking Truth We Found in 15 Minutes

“My solar system just stopped working. Maybe solar doesn’t work after all.”
That’s what this customer said when they called us… frustrated, confused, and on the edge of giving up.

But what happened next shocked even us. And it exposed a huge problem nobody in the solar industry wants to talk about.

The Hidden Enemy of Solar? Bad Installation.

Let’s start with a fact:

Most of the complaints about “solar not working” are NOT caused by the solar product.
They’re caused by poor setup and unqualified installation.

In this client’s case, they had invested over ₦500,000 in a decent solar system (from another vendor). But just two weeks in, the lights went off. The fan refused to blow. The inverter kept tripping. And they were ready to throw the whole thing away.

What Our Team Discovered

When our NovelSolar engineer arrived, he didn’t rush to blame the panel, the battery, or the inverter. He did something most people never do: he traced the wiring.

And what did we find?

❌ The installer used cables meant for speakers… not for solar.
❌ The cable size was too thin to carry the load, causing voltage drops.
❌ No proper fuses or breakers were installed.

All of this led to overheating, inverter overload, and eventual shutdown. It wasn’t the product. It was the poor wiring and shortcuts taken by the previous installer.

The Fix? Just 15 Minutes.

Our engineer replaced the wrong cables with the right solar-grade wires. Within 15 minutes:

  • The fan came back on.
  • The inverter ran smoothly.
  • No shutdowns. No issues. Just clean, stable solar power.

The client stared at us like we just performed magic.

The Bigger Lesson: Solar Doesn’t Fail. Setup Does.

If you’re thinking of going solar or already have, this is the hard truth:

“Even the best solar panel in the world won’t work properly if the setup is wrong.”

Sadly, this happens too often:

  • People go for the cheapest installer, not the best one.
  • Some “technicians” don’t understand energy load calculations.
  • Wrong batteries, undersized inverters, and bad wiring kill systems faster than bad sunlight.

How to Avoid This Trap

Here are a few expert tips we give every customer at NovelSolar:

  1. Ask for load analysis before installation. Your installer should know exactly what you’re powering.
  2. Use certified DC cables and components. Speaker wires and shortcuts = danger.
  3. Get a warranty AND after-sales support. A real brand will stand behind their work.
  4. Check reviews. Google. WhatsApp. Instagram. Past customers don’t lie.

Solar Works… But Only If It’s Done Right.

It’s time we stop blaming solar as a technology. The sun isn’t the problem. The inverter isn’t the villain. The real enemy is poor craftsmanship.

And at NovelSolar, we don’t just sell solar… we build trust.

So if your system isn’t performing well, or you’re thinking of going solar and want peace of mind, get certified help. Or better still, let us handle it from start to finish.

Want a FREE setup check or system inspection?

👉 Visit novelsolar.com
📞 Call or WhatsApp our support team
📍 Nationwide coverage | Certified Engineers | Real Results

Let this story remind you:
 It’s not always about the panel. Sometimes, all it takes is the right team to make solar shine the way it should.

 

“What other solar myths or issues have you heard? Drop your questions in the comments or WhatsApp us… we’ll break them down in the next blog.”

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Abeg, who dey use ₦92k every 30 days to ‘power’ sleep? I get gist 😭

Let’s be real for once.

In this Nigeria, it’s not even funny anymore… man dey burn ₦92,000 every single month just to power sleep.
Yes, you read that right. No fridge. No TV. Just to run fan + bulb all night with a small generator.
Omo! This one weak me.

But guess what?

I recently met someone doing exactly that… and in 1 conversation, I helped him reset his entire mindset… and expenses.

Let me gist you.

The “Gen + Fuel” Setup That’s Draining Nigerians Silently 😩

You see, many Nigerians believe small generators (a.k.a “I better pass my neighbour”) are saving them money.

But when we crunched the numbers with this guy, here’s what we found:

  • Fuel cost: ₦1,500 per night
  • Oil change every 2 weeks: ₦2,000
  • Maintenance & plug replacement: ~₦3,000/month
  • Monthly total: ₦92,000+
  • Noise: unbearable
  • Pollution: terrible
  • Stress level: HIGH

And guess what?
All that just for fan + bulb to sleep.

Is that not financial abuse?

What I Suggested Instead 💡 (And What Changed)

I told him:

“Guy, instead of burning cash to sleep like this, why not install a solar backup system that runs silently, powers your fan + bulb, and saves you at least ₦70k every month?”

He laughed at first. Then I showed him this:



1kWh Hithium Solar Generator

  • Runs 8–10 hours with fan + bulb
  • No fuel
  • No noise
  • Just sunlight + peace
  • Zero maintenance
  • Can last 5+ years without a single fuel top-up

The setup cost him about ₦275,000 total.
He recovered the entire cost in just 3 months.

Now? He sleeps better. Saves more.
And he doesn’t even remember what generator smoke smells like anymore.

The Real Question: How Much Are You Wasting to Sleep?

Let’s put it this way:

  • If you’re using ₦1,500 fuel daily = ₦45,000 in 30 days
  • Plus oil, maintenance, noise, and stress = ~₦92,000 monthly
  • Yearly? Over ₦1.1 million…

...Just to sleep in peace?

But peace doesn’t have to be loud.
 Peace doesn’t have to smell like petrol.
Peace doesn’t have to cost you 1 salary every month.

Peace can be solar.
And solar is not just for big men. It’s for smart men. And women.

So, Who Really Needs to Reset Their Head?

If you’re still spending fuel money just to sleep, this is your wake-up call.
Solar is not some futuristic fantasy. It’s here. It’s affordable.
And for every Nigerian who’s tired of NEPA’s inconsistency and gen wahala… it’s time to switch.

We don’t need to shout anymore.
Just one silent setup, and your fan + bulb go run like magic.

And if you need help figuring out the perfect solar fit for your sleep needs?
We’re always a DM away.

Every Nigerian deserves quiet sleep without fuel bills.

So, ask yourself this today…
Are you really saving money, or are you burning your peace one night at a time?

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