Barbers and stylists in Rumuokoro, Diobu, Effurun, Okutukutu and beyond lose customers when power goes. Solar keeps clippers buzzing.
What a salon runs
| Item | Watts |
|---|---|
| Clippers (each) | 10–20W |
| Fans | 60W each |
| LED lights | 100W total |
| TV | 100W |
| Steriliser | 50–100W |
| Hand hair dryer | 1,000–2,000W |
| Hood dryer / steamer | 1,000–1,500W |
The dryer rule
Dryers and steamers are the heavy loads. A 3kVA inverter can handle one at a time with the rest. A 5kVA handles two. Read inverter overload: what to do.
Suggested systems
| Shop | System |
|---|---|
| Barber, 4 chairs | 3kVA, 5kWh lithium |
| Salon with 2 dryers | 5kVA, 5kWh lithium |
Payback
Our small business guide shows barber shops spending ₦165,000 to ₦240,000 a month on fuel. Solar often pays back in 12 to 18 months.
