A Deye hybrid inverter in Nigeria costs about ₦900,000 to ₦1,600,000 for a 5kW single-phase unit in October 2026, about ₦1,300,000 to ₦1,400,000 for an 8kW, and about ₦1,900,000 to ₦2,900,000 for a 12kW. Three-phase and high-voltage models cost more, from about ₦2,100,000 to over ₦7,000,000.

Quick answer

Deye 5kW (SUN-5K-SG): about ₦900,000–₦1,600,000, inverter only.
Deye 8kW and 12kW: about ₦1,300,000–₦1,400,000 and ₦1,900,000–₦2,900,000 for single-phase 48V units.
Battery: the popular home models are low-voltage 48V (40–60V range); high-voltage HP3 models need 160–700V battery stacks.
Why pay more: rated in kW not kVA, two MPPTs, IP65 casing, lithium communication and up to 16 units in parallel.
Warranty: 5 years from Deye, extendable to 10 in some countries, but only through a dealer who will register your serial number.

This page is about one brand only. For every brand and size side by side, see our solar inverter price list, and for our ranking of brands, read best solar inverter in Nigeria. Deye is a Chinese manufacturer listed on the Shanghai stock exchange, and its hybrids have become a favourite of Lagos and Abuja installers who want a smart, lithium-ready unit without paying Victron prices.

How much is a Deye inverter in Nigeria by model?

We checked Zit, Jiji (Lagos, Abuja and Warri), Alabamart and two Nigerian Deye dealers in October 2026. These are inverter-only prices. The spread is wide because some sellers quote old stock, some quote off-grid models as hybrids, and prices move with the naira exchange rate.

Deye model	Type	Price range (Oct 2026)	Where seen
SUN-3.6K-SG (3.6kW)	Single-phase, 48V	₦460,000 – ₦900,000	Lagos dealer listings; few current listings, so confirm
SUN-5K-SG (5kW)	Single-phase, 48V	₦900,000 – ₦1,600,000	Alabamart ₦1.6m; Jiji (Ojo) ₦1.6m; dealer ₦900k
SUN-6K-SG (6kW)	Single-phase, 48V	₦480,000 – ₦1,500,000	Jiji Lagos, Warri, Calabar; many cheap ads are off-grid or old stock
SUN-8K-SG (8kW)	Single-phase, 48V	₦1,300,000 – ₦1,400,000	Nigerian Deye dealers
SUN-10K-SG (10kW)	Single-phase, 48V	₦1,800,000 – ₦2,350,000	Dealer site; Jiji (Ojo)
SUN-12K-SG (12kW)	Single-phase, 48V	₦1,900,000 – ₦2,900,000	Dealer site; Jiji Abuja ₦2.75m, Lekki ₦2.9m
SUN-5K to 12K-SG04LP3 (5–12kW)	Three-phase, 48V	₦2,100,000 – ₦3,020,000	Zit 8kW ₦2.63m, 12kW ₦3.02m; Jiji Abuja 5kW ₦2.62m, 8kW ₦2.81m
16kW LV hybrid	Single or three-phase, 48V	₦2,600,000 – ₦3,400,000	Dealer site; Jiji (Ojo)
20kW HV hybrid (SG01HP3)	Three-phase, high voltage	About ₦4,500,000	Jiji Abuja, single listing
50kW HV hybrid	Three-phase, high voltage	₦7,000,000 – ₦7,360,000	Zit ₦7.36m; Jiji (Ojo) ₦7m

Prices seen in October 2026 on Zit, Jiji, Alabamart and Nigerian Deye dealer sites. Prices change with the exchange rate; confirm before you pay.

Be careful with the cheapest 6kW ads (₦480,000–₦700,000). Deye also sells an off-grid SUN-6K-OG model, which one Abuja seller lists at ₦950,000, and some low prices are old ads that were never updated. Ask for the full model code before you compare quotes. Prices are quoted in naira but set by the dollar rate, so a quote can change within a week.

What are the Deye hybrid specs?

Most Deye units sold for homes in Nigeria are the single-phase SG05LP1 (or older SG04LP1) series. Businesses on three-phase NEPA supply use the SG04LP3 series. Figures below are from Deye’s official datasheets.

Model	Rated output	Max PV input	Max PV voltage	Battery charge current	Parallel
SUN-3.6K-SG05LP1	3,600 W	5,760 W	500 V	90 A	Up to 16
SUN-5K-SG05LP1	5,000 W	8,000 W	500 V	120 A	Up to 16
SUN-6K-SG05LP1	6,000 W	9,600 W	500 V	135 A	Up to 16
SUN-8K-SG05LP1	8,000 W	12,800 W	500 V	190 A	Up to 16
SUN-10K-SG05LP1	10,000 W	16,000 W	500 V	210 A	Up to 16
SUN-12K-SG04LP3 (three-phase)	12,000 W	18,000 W	800 V	240 A	Up to 10

Source: Deye datasheets for the SG05LP1 and SG04LP3 series. All low-voltage models accept a 40–60V battery and have two MPPT trackers.

Two points matter for Nigerian buyers. First, Deye rates its inverters in kW, not kVA. A 5kW Deye delivers 5,000 W, while a typical 5kVA unit gives about 5,000 × 0.8 = 4,000 W. Second, the single-phase models are IP65 rated, so they cope with harmattan dust and can be mounted in a covered outdoor space.

Should I buy a low-voltage (48V) or high-voltage Deye?

For a house, buy low voltage. The LP1 and LP3 models (“LP” means low-voltage battery) work with any 48V lithium pack or four 12V tubular batteries in series, and you can add batteries one at a time. The HP3 models (“HP” means high-voltage battery) need a battery stack of 160–700V, such as Deye’s BOS-G modules with a control box. They run cooler and suit offices, hotels, filling stations and factories from about 15kW up, but the batteries cost more and only a trained installer should touch them.

Battery maths: a 5kW Deye running at full load on 48V draws 5,000 ÷ 48 = about 104 A from the battery. A 12kW unit at full load draws 12,000 ÷ 48 = 250 A, which is why the 12kW needs thick cables and a battery bank of at least 10kWh. A 20kW HV unit on a 400V stack draws only about 50 A. Deye lithium batteries seen in October 2026 include the SE-G5.1 Pro (5.1kWh) at about ₦900,000 and the RW-F10.2 (10.2kWh) at about ₦2,220,000. Compare other brands in our solar battery price guide.

What can each Deye size power?

Deye size	Comfortable load	Typical home	Panels (550W)
3.6kW	Up to about 3,000 W	Flat: fridge, TVs, fans, lights, one 1hp AC	5–8
5–6kW	Up to about 4,500 W	3–4 bedroom: fridge, freezer, 1–2 ACs, pumping machine at a different time	8–12
8kW	Up to about 7,000 W	Duplex: 2–3 ACs, freezer, pump, office equipment	12–18
10–12kW	Up to about 10,000 W	Large duplex or small business: 3–4 ACs, borehole pump, POS and computers	18–24

Our estimates, keeping the inverter at roughly 80–90% of rated output.

Worked example for a 5kW: double-door fridge (200 W) + chest freezer (200 W) + 1.5hp inverter AC (1,200 W) + two TVs (250 W) + fans (200 W) + lights (150 W) + laptops and router (150 W) = 2,350 W. That leaves room to start a 1hp pumping machine. The PV side: the 5kW accepts up to 8,000 W of panels, so 8,000 ÷ 550 = about 14 panels on paper, but 8–10 panels (4.4–5.5kW) is the usual installation. For more on this size class across brands, see our 5kVA inverter price guide, and for bigger homes, our 10kVA inverter guide.

If your area gets Band D or E supply (under 12 hours a day), size the battery for the whole evening. At a 1,000 W night load, a 10kWh lithium battery with about 9kWh usable gives roughly 9 hours, enough to carry most homes from sunset until NEPA or the sun returns.

How does Deye compare with Growatt, Must and Felicity?

Brand (5kW-class)	Price (Oct 2026)	Max PV voltage	Strengths	Weaknesses
Deye SUN-5K-SG	₦900,000 – ₦1,600,000	500 V, 2 MPPT	Full 5kW, 16-unit parallel, grid-tie export, IP65, lithium comms	Highest price; fewer roadside technicians
Growatt SPF 5000ES	₦545,000 – ₦600,000	450 V	Good app, wide availability	Single MPPT; indoor rating
Must PV1800 5kVA	₦460,000 – ₦720,000	145 V	Cheap, simple	Low PV voltage limits panel strings
Felicity IVEM5048	₦500,000 – ₦990,000	500 V	Widely stocked, good value	Basic monitoring; quality varies by batch

Prices seen in October 2026 on Zit and Jiji; specs from brand datasheets.

Pros of Deye: true kW rating, two MPPTs for panels on two roof faces, wide parallel and three-phase options so you can grow from 5kW to a large system, smooth switching that keeps desktops and decoders on, and the Solarman/Deye Cloud app for monitoring.

Cons of Deye: it costs roughly twice a Must or Growatt of similar size, settings menus are aimed at installers, and a cheap “technician” can easily set wrong battery parameters. Repairs usually go back to the dealer rather than to a roadside repairer.

For model-by-model reviews of the rivals, read our Growatt inverter, Must inverter and Felicity solar price guides. If you need under 4kW and will not expand, a Growatt or Felicity is the better value. If you want to add batteries and panels over time or run ACs on solar, the Deye is worth the extra naira.

How do I spot a fake or used Deye inverter?

Read the full model code: a genuine label shows a code such as SUN-5K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-P. A box that says only “Deye 5kVA” is a warning sign.
Match serial numbers: the serial on the carton, the unit label, the display and your receipt should all match.
Register it in the app: the Wi-Fi logger should register on Solarman or Deye Cloud under that serial. If it is already registered to someone else, it is likely a “London-used” or returned unit.
Look for wear: scratched mounting holes, dusty heat sinks or burnt cable lugs mean a used unit, even if it is sold as new.
Distrust the bottom price: a “new hybrid 5kW Deye” far below ₦800,000 in October 2026 is usually old stock, off-grid or not a Deye at all.

Where should I buy, and how does the warranty work?

Deye’s datasheets give a 5-year warranty, extendable up to 10 years depending on the country. In practice your warranty is only as good as the dealer who sold the unit, because Deye handles claims through its distributors. Before you pay, ask the seller for a written warranty, an invoice with the serial number, and the name of the Deye distributor they buy from.

Alaba International and Computer Village in Ikeja can be cheaper, but you rarely get a warranty you can enforce. Authorised dealers in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt charge more but usually commission the system, set the battery parameters correctly and handle warranty claims. If your installer is not used to Deye, pay for one who is: most Deye faults in the field come from wrong battery settings, not the hardware. Our solar installation guide covers what a proper job includes.

Is a Deye inverter worth it compared with a petrol generator?

A small petrol generator running 6 hours a day burns about 4 litres. NNPC stations in Lagos and Abuja sold petrol at about ₦1,300–₦1,335 per litre in September 2026, and many independent stations charge more. At ₦1,350 per litre, 4 × ₦1,350 = ₦5,400 a day, or about ₦162,000 a month before servicing. A complete 5kW Deye system with a 10kWh lithium battery and 10 panels costs roughly ₦5–6 million installed, so the payback is about 3 years (₦5,500,000 ÷ ₦162,000 = 34 months), after which the power is close to free. Diesel users with large generators recover the cost faster. Pump prices change often, so check your own area.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Deye the same as Sunsynk?

They are closely related. Deye manufactures hybrids that are also sold under the Sunsynk name, with similar hardware but different branding, firmware and dealer networks. Buy whichever has the better-supported dealer near you.

Can a Deye inverter use tubular batteries?

Yes. The low-voltage models accept lead-acid and tubular batteries as well as lithium. Use four 12V batteries in series for 48V and set the charge voltages for lead-acid in the menu. You lose the lithium communication features.

Can I connect two Deye inverters together?

Yes. Identical single-phase SG05LP1 units can run up to 16 in parallel, and three-phase models up to 10. Two 5kW units give 10kW, and three can be wired to make three-phase supply. Use the same model and firmware.

Why are Deye prices so different between sellers?

Different models (single-phase, three-phase, off-grid, older series), old ads that were never updated, and the exchange rate. Compare the full model code, not just the kW number.

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Last updated: October 2026. Prices are estimates from listings seen this month and change with the exchange rate; confirm model, price and warranty with the seller before you buy.