Farms around Ughelli, Abraka, Agbor, Sapele and Asaba keep birds alive with steady power. Generators are costly and unreliable. Solar is a good fit for farms.
What a poultry farm runs
| Load | Notes |
|---|---|
| LED house lighting | Many hours a day |
| Ventilation fans | Daytime heat |
| Water pump | Daytime, fill tanks |
| Incubator | 24 hours, critical |
| Freezer | For processed birds |
| Security lights / CCTV | Night |
Why farms suit solar
- Space. Panels can go on the ground or pen roofs. Read roof vs ground mount.
- Day loads. Fans and pumps run when the sun is strongest.
What to put on the battery
- Incubators
- Night lighting
- Freezers
- Security
What not to run on solar
Electric heaters for brooding use lots of power. Gas or charcoal brooders are cheaper to run.
Water
Pump into tanks in the day. Read solar borehole vs generator pump.
