3.5kVA Solar System Price in Nigeria (October 2026), Itemised
A 3.5kVA solar system with 10.24kWh of lithium costs ₦4,160,468–₦7,648,984 in Nigeria before installation at mid brand class, typically ₦5,518,206. Across all three classes it runs ₦3.95M to ₦8.82M.
The 3.5kVA build, itemised
One real build out of the quote engine: the representative load from our what can a 3.5kVA inverter run page — one 1.5HP AC, a fridge, a TV, lights, fans and electronics — at the Mid brand class.
| Item | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5kVA hybrid inverter | ₦404,300 | ₦545,700 | ₦848,900 |
| 2 × 5.12kWh lithium (10.24kWh) | ₦2,150,400 | ₦2,741,800 | ₦3,548,200 |
| 6 × 600W panels (3.6kWp) | ₦718,200 | ₦831,600 | ₦982,800 |
| Mounting, cable, breakers, surge protection, changeover, earthing | ₦689,450 | ₦990,350 | ₦1,449,550 |
| Contingency | ₦198,118 | ₦408,756 | ₦819,534 |
| Total before installation | ₦4,160,468 | ₦5,518,206 | ₦7,648,984 |
Every line includes our 5% sourcing fee. Installation is extra: typically ₦120k – ₦245k.
The same 3.5kVA at each brand class
| Brand class | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget class | ₦3,948,683 | ₦4,872,150 | ₦6,580,056 |
| Mid class | ₦4,160,468 | ₦5,518,206 | ₦7,648,984 |
| Premium class | ₦5,170,568 | ₦6,230,682 | ₦8,824,760 |
- Budget class: Felicity, Sako, SRNE, Yohako
- Mid class: Growatt, Luxpower, Must, Solis
- Premium class: Deye, Victron
Why small inverters cost more per kVA
A 3.5kVA inverter has most of the same parts as a 5kVA — the casing, the display, the charge controller, the communication board — spread over fewer kVA. Nigerian listings show it: in our prices a 3–3.6kVA inverter costs about 10% more per kVA than a 5kVA, and a 2.5kVA or smaller about 30% more.
| Mid-class inverter, per kVA | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5kVA | ₦130,000 | ₦175,500 | ₦273,000 |
| 3.5kVA | ₦110,000 | ₦148,500 | ₦231,000 |
| 5kVA | ₦100,000 | ₦135,000 | ₦210,000 |
Market price per kVA before our fee, checked October 2026.
That premium is small on the inverter line and invisible on the total, because at this size the battery is the biggest line. It matters when you are choosing between 3.5kVA now and 5kVA later: paying for one inverter is cheaper than paying for two. The 5kVA build is in the 5kVA price guide.
Questions people ask
What can a 3.5kVA solar system run?
One 1.5HP AC plus a fridge, TV, fans, lights, a laptop and Wi-Fi — the size at which a single air conditioner becomes possible. Two ACs need a 5kVA.
How many batteries for a 3.5kVA inverter?
For the representative load, our engine fits 2 × 5.12kWh lithium modules (10.24kWh). A 3.5kVA usually runs a 24V battery, so tubular batteries go in pairs.
Is it worth going straight to 5kVA?
Often, yes. A 3.5kVA costs more per kVA than a 5kVA (about 10% more on the inverter line in our prices), and if you expect a second AC within a couple of years, buying 3.5kVA now means buying an inverter twice. If you will never run more than one AC, 3.5kVA is the right size.
Is installation included?
No. Prices here are equipment and materials. Installers charge separately, typically ₦120k – ₦245k for a 3.5kVA system.
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