5kVA hybrid solar system: 8x550W, 5kVA inverter, 10kWh LiFePO4, installed: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦4,960,450per unit
Tender rate about ₦6,620,945 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 5kVA hybrid solar system: 8x550W, 5kVA inverter, 10kWh LiFePO4, installed is ₦4,960,450 per unit in Abuja: ₦4,888,400 materials, ₦72,050 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦6,620,945 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Solar panel 550W mono | 8 unit | - | ₦140,000 | ₦1,120,000 |
| Material | Hybrid inverter 5kVA/48V | 1 unit | - | ₦500,000 | ₦500,000 |
| Material | LiFePO4 battery 5kWh 48V | 2 unit | - | ₦1,500,000 | ₦3,000,000 |
| Material | PV mounting rail & clamps, per panel | 8 set | - | ₦25,000 | ₦200,000 |
| Material | Solar DC cable 6mm2, per m | 40 m | 5% | ₦1,200 | ₦50,400 |
| Material | MCB single-pole 6-63A | 4 unit | - | ₦4,500 | ₦18,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 16 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦48,470 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician's mate | 16 h | - | ₦1,474 | ₦23,580 |
| Materials | ₦4,888,400 | ||||
| Labour | ₦72,050 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦4,960,450 |
Scope note: Cross-check: PVPro Sep 2026 5kVA systems N3.6-5.7m.
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦4,960,450 | ₦6,620,945 |
| Lagos | ₦5,259,518 | ₦7,020,125 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦5,347,920 | ₦7,138,119 |
| Ibadan | ₦4,701,620 | ₦6,275,473 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦4,746,902 | ₦6,335,912 |
| Kano | ₦4,600,250 | ₦6,140,169 |
| Kaduna | ₦4,651,295 | ₦6,208,301 |
| Enugu | ₦4,848,272 | ₦6,471,216 |
| Benin City | ₦4,898,597 | ₦6,538,387 |
| Uyo | ₦5,096,294 | ₦6,802,263 |
| Jos | ₦4,700,179 | ₦6,273,549 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦6,434,175 | ₦8,587,995 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 5kVA hybrid solar system: 8x550W, 5kVA inverter, 10kWh LiFePO4, installed cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦4,960,450 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦6,620,945 per unit as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦5,259,518 per unit and the tender rate about ₦7,020,125 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Hybrid inverter 5kVA/48V, LiFePO4 battery 5kWh 48V, MCB single-pole 6-63A, PV mounting rail & clamps, Solar DC cable 6mm2, Solar panel 550W mono) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Electrician's mate) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Cross-check: PVPro Sep 2026 5kVA systems N3.6-5.7m.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/f32-5kva-hybrid-solar-system-8x550w-5kva-inverter-10kwh-life/, prices as at 15 October 2026.