vsDeye vs Victron Energy in Nigeria
Deye sits in the premium bracket and Victron Energy in the premium bracket; both are priced here for inverters. Victron Energy costs about 1.7× more per kVA than Deye across the inverters we price.
Prices last checked October 2026 at Nigerian retailers. We publish the price we can verify — and then source the equipment for you at it.
The short answer
Victron Energy costs about 1.7× more per kVA than Deye across the inverters we price.
Choose Deye if…
Homes that will grow, 3-phase supply, and anyone who wants to see production on a phone
₦119k – ₦419k / kVA · 7 models tracked
Choose Victron Energy if…
Clinics, banks, estates: places where downtime is unacceptable
₦325k – ₦610k / kVA · 5 models tracked
Inverters: Deye vs Victron Energy
 Deye | Victron Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per kVA | ₦119k – ₦419k / kVA | ₦325k – ₦610k / kVA |
| Sizes we track | 5–16kVA | 5–15kVA |
| Models we price | 7 | 5 |
| Nigerian vendors we track | 8 sellers in our catalogue | 2 sellers in our catalogue |
| Phases | Single-phase and 3-phase (SG01LP1 / SG04LP3 lines) | Single-phase |
| Monitoring app | Solarman, included | VRM portal, needs a GX device |
| Warranty | 5 years typical, extendable | Not published |
| Service in Nigeria | Good — major distributors in Lagos and Abuja | Limited — specialist dealers only |
| Tier | Premium | Premium |
| Origin | China | Netherlands |
Deye inverters we price
- SUN-5K-SG 1-phase₦1,575,000 – ₦1,837,500
5kW 48V hybrid, single phase
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- SUN-6K OG01LP1₦714,000 – ₦840,000
6kW off-grid hybrid (lower-spec OG line)
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- SUN-8K-SG01LP1₦3,349,500
8kW 48V hybrid, single phase, WiFi
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- SUN-8K-SG04LP3-EU₦2,759,100 – ₦2,955,300
8kW 48V hybrid, 3-phase
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- SUN-10K 1-phase₦2,730,000 – ₦3,045,000
10kW 48V hybrid, single phase
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- SUN-12K-SG04LP3₦2,940,000 – ₦3,171,000
12kW 48V hybrid, 3-phase
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- SUN-16K-SG01LP1-EU₦3,990,000 – ₦5,459,000
16kW 48V hybrid, single phase
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
Victron Energy inverters we price
- MultiPlus-II GX 48/5000₦1,626,400
5kVA 48V inverter/charger with GX
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- MultiPlus-II 48/10000₦3,452,300
10kVA 48V inverter/charger
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- Quattro 48/8000₦4,877,300
8kVA 48V, dual AC input
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- Quattro 48/10000₦4,476,100
10kVA 48V, dual AC input
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
- Quattro 48/15000₦6,288,900
15kVA 48V, dual AC input
Price seen 13 Sep 2026
Where they sit in the Nigerian inverters market
Every brand we price in this category, cheapest entry ₦/kVA first.
- 1. ITEL Energyfrom ₦62k / kVA
- 2. Sakofrom ₦66k / kVA
- 3. Felicity Solarfrom ₦89k / kVA
- 4. Luxpowerfrom ₦95k / kVA
- 5. Growattfrom ₦106k / kVA
- 6. Deyefrom ₦119k / kVA
- 7. Mustfrom ₦132k / kVA
- 8. Solisfrom ₦136k / kVA
- 9. Luminousfrom ₦143k / kVA
- 10. Victron Energyfrom ₦325k / kVA
Watch out for
Deye
The cheap 6kW 'OG' off-grid line is a different, lower-spec product to the SUN-SG hybrids.
Victron Energy
Needs a separate MPPT controller and GX device, so the installed cost is well above the inverter price.
We source either one for you
You do not need to chase Deye or Victron Energy around Alaba. Tell us what the house needs, we size it, buy the equipment on your behalf and hand over a working system.
Deye vs Victron Energy: common questions
Which is cheaper in Nigeria, Deye or Victron Energy?
Deye is. On the inverters we price (checked October 2026), Deye runs ₦119k – ₦419k / kVA and Victron Energy runs ₦325k – ₦610k / kVA. Victron Energy costs about 1.7× more per kVA than Deye across the inverters we price.
Is Victron Energy worth the extra over Deye in Nigeria?
Victron Energy costs about 1.7× more per kVA than Deye across the inverters we price. Victron Energy is documented as the pick for clinics, banks, estates: places where downtime is unacceptable. Deye is documented as the pick for homes that will grow, 3-phase supply, and anyone who wants to see production on a phone. Decide on those lines rather than on the brand name — and remember the price you pay depends heavily on where the unit is bought.
What sizes of inverters do Deye and Victron Energy offer in Nigeria?
We track 7 priced Deye models from 5–16kVA, and 5 priced Victron Energy models from 5–15kVA. Sizes outside those ranges exist but were not publicly priced in Nigeria when we last checked, in October 2026.
What warranty do Deye and Victron Energy come with in Nigeria?
Deye: 5 years typical, extendable. Victron Energy: no warranty term published for the Nigerian market that we could verify. Warranty is only worth what the seller will honour, which is why we buy through distributors who register the unit.
