5kVA is the step up for families who want a washing machine, ironing freedom or one small AC.
The price
Roughly ₦2.2M to ₦2.8M installed with:
- 5kVA pure sine wave hybrid inverter
- 5kWh lithium battery
- About 3kW of panels (5 to 6 × 600W)
Rough breakdown
These are from the same rule-of-thumb pricing our calculator uses:
| Part | Rough share |
|---|---|
| 5kWh lithium battery | About ₦1.1M |
| 5kVA inverter | About ₦550,000 |
| ~3.3kW panels | About ₦560,000 |
| Mounting, cables, protection, labour | About ₦250,000 |
| Total (middle) | About ₦2.46M |
Final quotes are itemised after a free site visit.
What changes the price
- More battery. 10kWh adds about ₦1.1M.
- Building type. Upstairs buildings may need longer cables.
- Location. Boat or long-distance sites add transport.
How to keep the cost down
- Use an inverter AC. It needs less battery.
- Run heavy loads in the day.
- Start with 5kWh and add battery later. Read start small and expand.
Compare with 3kVA prices and 10kVA prices.
