Churches across Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor, Okrika and Bonny spend a lot on diesel for Sunday services and vigils. Solar is a great fit for churches.
Why churches suit solar
A church uses power on a few days, but the sun shines every day. The panels can charge the batteries through the week. On Sunday, the stored power runs the service.
What a church runs
| Item | Watts (typical) |
|---|---|
| Ceiling / wall fans (10) | 600W |
| LED lights (20) | 400W |
| PA system / mixer / amps | 500–2,000W |
| Projector + laptop | 300W |
| Instruments | 200–500W |
A mid-size church can use 2kW to 4kW during service.
Typical systems
| Church size | Suggested system |
|---|---|
| Small (fans, lights, PA) | 5kVA–6kVA, 8kWh+ lithium |
| Medium hall | 10kVA, 15kWh+ lithium |
| Large hall with ACs | Custom, often hybrid with generator |
Vigils and night programmes
At night, all power comes from the battery. We size the battery for your longest regular night event.
Tips
- Use LED lights.
- Set sound system levels sensibly.
- Keep the generator as backup for crusades.
