Does solar actually pay off in your situation? Enter your real NEPA bill and generator costs to find out — including battery replacement costs most solar calculators ignore.
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Does solar actually pay off in Nigeria?
Enter your real energy costs. Get an honest payback period — including battery replacement costs most solar salespeople skip.
Your current energy costs
Generator & NEPA costs — what you pay now
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Your solar system
System details — select size or enter custom cost
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Break-even horizon
Your system pays off in —
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Year 15
Investment recovery period
Pure savings zone
Monthly cost comparison
Generator + NEPA monthly
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Solar monthly (amortised)
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10-year picture
10yr generator cost
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Fuel + maintenance + NEPA
10yr solar total cost
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System + battery replacements
10yr net savings
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What stays in your pocket
Annual CO₂ offset
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Equivalent generator emissions avoided
Year-by-year breakdown
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Our assessment
Next steps
AfriGuide Solar Buying Guide — Nigeria 2026
31-chapter guide covering inverter types, battery chemistry, panel brands, installer vetting, and real installed costs. Written by someone who has done the research most solar salespeople hope you skip.
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Prices and costs used are estimates based on mid-2026 Nigerian market data. Actual payback periods vary by location, installer quality, energy usage patterns, battery degradation rates, and fuel price changes. Always get at least 3 written quotes from licensed installers before purchasing. This calculator does not constitute financial advice. AfriGuide disclosure →