Businesswoman Shares Reasons for Buying Itel Solar Generator Without Panels
A businesswoman based in Benin, Edo State, has gone viral after explaining her decision to purchase an Itel PowerTank solar generator without accompanying panels. The lady, identified as @funky_santaa_ on TikTok, revealed that she sacrificed buying a new wig to invest in the solar generator, highlighting how epileptic power supply had negatively impacted her business operations.
Why She Skipped the Panels
In her video, the businesswoman stated that she chose not to buy panels due to her current living situation in a student environment. She expressed a desire to avoid drawing too much attention, opting instead to charge the generator using the public power supply, known locally as NEPA light. She plans to use the device primarily during the daytime when power is often unavailable and recharge it at night.
Her caption read: "I’m so excited about this purchase, finally I won’t be waking up at midnight just to create content. Itel solar tank from @Fusion Global Electricals-FBC ~ I’ll be giving my reviews maybe after few weeks of usage."
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The video sparked a flurry of comments, with many users sharing their own experiences and opinions on solar electricity installations. Biggie advised: "Better go for an inverter oo, you go later regret this solar generator. If it’s one LED battery and a 1.5kva inverter buy ooo cause you go later swear for this girl if you follow her footsteps. This one cost about 300+ better add like 100+ to it and get a normal inverter it will carry everything in your apartment including fridge, freezer, TV, fans and charging of phone at least 15-18 hours daily if there’s good sun."
Yungluck commented: "Omo anybody dey advertise this itel again. Na swear I go swear for una the price don increase from 300 to 400k." Meanwhile, horllarr offered a more positive perspective: "See this itel power tank is good. If you wanna charge laptop, phones and on your bulbs then its a good buy! If you are now able to get the panel, then you won't even have issues doing basic things like charging your gadgets, using 2 fans and using bulbs."
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In related news, a restaurant owner recently celebrated installing solar electricity at her business, mentioning that she used to spend N200,000 daily on diesel before the switch. Her new system can power six air conditioning units and four large freezers, showcasing the growing trend of Nigerians turning to solar solutions to combat unreliable power supply and high energy costs.
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