GP Solar

What GP Solar does

GP Solar is a privately-held Nigerian renewable energy solutions company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lagos, operating across the import, distribution, installation, and servicing of solar and inverter-based power systems. The company supplies solar panels (monocrystalline and polycrystalline modules rated 200W–320W), power inverters ranging from 800VA single-phase up to 500KVA three-phase, deep-cycle batteries (lithium-ion, tubular, SMF, and gel), and MPPT/PWM charge controllers, alongside fully integrated solar systems scaled from 2.5KVA residential packages to 80kW commercial and industrial Energy Storage Systems. Products are sourced from Germany, South Korea, India, and China and held in year-round inventory through the company's own warehousing operations.

The business model combines hardware resale, system integration, and aftermarket services (installation, maintenance, training, and consultancy) delivered to three customer segments: residential homeowners, commercial and industrial clients, and government and institutional buyers. Notable enterprise and public-sector deployments include Lagos State Model Schools, Public Health Center Orimedu Lekki, Nigerian Immigration Service facilities in Akwa Ibom, Addax Petroleum, Lagos State Electricity Board, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Gombe State Government, and Kogi State Health Centers under the federal ARPA 2022 program. Distribution runs through direct field sales, phone sales, and a proprietary e-commerce platform at gpsolarshop.com, with warranties of 18 months on batteries and inverters and 15 years on solar panels.

GP Solar positions itself as a full-stack solar provider rather than a pure reseller, bundling imported components with in-house engineering, installation, and after-sales support. Field-sales and project delivery extend beyond Lagos into Epe, Lekki, Uyo, Zaria, and Gombe, and the company has executed internationally-financed work (an IOM-sponsored Nigerian Immigration Service deployment). The operating identity has evolved from GP Inverters to GP Solar, reflecting a strategic shift from inverter distribution toward end-to-end solar system integration.

Name

GP Solar

Legal name

GP Solar

Website

https://gpsolarshop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GP Solar is a Nigerian privately-held renewable energy company, founded in 2001, that imports, distributes, and installs solar power components and integrated systems (from 2.5KVA residential to 80kW commercial) for residential, commercial, and government customers across multiple Nigerian cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Equipment

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Solar energy systems
• Solar panel distribution
• Power inverter supply
• Renewable energy installation
• Energy storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Solar Equipment Sales: One-time sales of solar panels, power inverters, deep cycle batteries, charge controllers, and complete solar system packages ranging from 2.5KVA to 80KW systems. Products include monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels, tubular, lithium-ion, gel, and AGM deep cycle batteries, MPPT and PWM charge controllers.
2. Professional Services: Installation services, maintenance and support, training programs, and consultancy services for renewable energy systems. These services are offered as bundled packages with equipment sales or as standalone offerings.
3. Import & Warehousing/Distribution: GP Solar imports renewable energy equipment and maintains warehousing operations for distribution across Nigeria. They distribute equipment to other businesses and end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GP Solar sells and installs solar energy equipment and complete integrated systems in Nigeria, including power inverters (800VA–500KVA, including 3-phase), solar panels (monocrystalline and polycrystalline, 200W–320W), deep cycle batteries (lithium-ion, tubular, SMF, gel), MPPT and PWM charge controllers, and complete solar packages from 2.5KVA residential to 15KVA commercial and 80kW industrial ESS. The company also provides bundled installation, maintenance, training, and consultancy services. Equipment is imported from Germany, South Korea, India, and China.

Product overview

GP Solar is a Nigerian solar energy solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar products and systems. The product range spans five core categories: Power Inverters (ESS systems, Pure sine wave, Solar Inverters ranging 800VA-500KVA), Solar Panels (Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline in 200W-320W configurations), Deep Cycle Batteries (Lithium Ion, Tubular, SMF, Gel types including Amaron Quanta, Optimuz, Powersafe brands), Charge Controllers (MPPT and PWM types), and Solar Mount Accessories. The company sells both individual components and complete integrated solar systems including 2.5Kva, 3.5Kva, 5Kva, 7.5Kva, and 15Kva solar system packages with varying battery configurations and panel counts. GP Solar also offers large-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with 10kW and 80kW capacities, solar street lighting, and charge controllers. Products are sourced from Germany, South Korea, India, and China, with installation, maintenance, training, and consultancy services included.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Inverters Range of power inverters including ESS systems, Normal Pure sine wave, and Solar Inverters from 800VA to 500KVA (3-phase), suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Nigeria.
• Solar Panels Monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels in 200W, 250W, 280W, 300W, and 320W configurations, sold to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Deep Cycle Batteries Energy storage batteries including Lithium Ion, Tubular, Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF), and Gel types from brands such as Amaron Quanta, NIPL Prima, Powersafe, Newmax, NXT Brighton, and Optimuz C10.
• Charge Controllers MPPT and PWM charge controllers in various voltage and amperage configurations including 24V 30A PWM, 48V 40A PWM, and MPPT variants, for use in solar integration systems.
• Solar Mount Accessories Mounting accessories and platforms for solar panel installations in various mounting configurations.
• 2.5KVA Solar System Entry-level complete residential solar package starting from NGN 780,000, including 2.5kva inverter, 2x 220AH Tubular or Quanta 160AH batteries, 4x 280W Mono solar panels, and 24V 60A controller; provides up to 16 hours of daily power.
• 3.5KVA Solar System Residential solar package with 3.5kva inverter, 4x 220AH Tubular or Quanta 160AH batteries, 8x 280W Mono solar panels, and 48V 60A controller, suitable for freezer, fridge, TV, fans, lights, and decoder.
• 5KVA Solar System Residential solar package with 5kva inverter, 8x 220AH Tubular or Quanta 160AH batteries, 16x 280W Mono solar panels, and 48V 60A controller; supports inverter AC, freezer, fridge, TV, fans, lights, and decoder.
• 7.5KVA Solar System Mid-range commercial/residential solar package with 7.5kva inverter, 12x 220AH Tubular or Quanta 160AH batteries, 24x 280W Mono solar panels, and 2x 48V 80A MPPT controllers.
• 15KVA Complete Solar System High-capacity commercial solar system with 15Kva inverter, 24 Quanta or Tubular batteries, 36x 300W Mono Solar Panels, and 3x 100A 96V MPPT controllers; capable of powering 4 ACs plus other loads for 24 hours daily.
• 10kW ESS Solar System Energy Storage System (ESS) with 10kW capacity for commercial and industrial applications with integrated battery storage.
• 80kW ESS Solar System Large-scale Energy Storage System (ESS) with 80kW capacity for industrial and commercial installations.
• Solar Street Lights Solar-powered street lighting solutions for outdoor illumination, targeting government, public facility, and commercial outdoor installations.
• Solar System Installation Services Professional installation of solar and renewable energy systems, bundled with equipment sales or offered as a standalone service for residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across Nigeria.
• Maintenance and Support Services Ongoing maintenance and technical support for installed renewable energy systems, offered to residential and commercial customers across Nigeria.
• Renewable Energy Training Training programs on renewable energy systems for customers, installers, and partner organizations.
• Renewable Energy Consultancy Consultancy services for solar and renewable energy projects, including system sizing, project planning, and energy needs assessments for commercial and government clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deploy just under 24 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Rensource Energy: Nigerian distributed energy provider focused on solar-plus-storage for SMEs and markets — comparable Nigerian market focus but with a different operational model (energy-as-a-service).

Direct peers

• Zola Electric: African distributed energy company offering solar-plus-storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple African markets — comparable integrated solar offering.
• PowerGen Renewable Energy: Pan-African renewable energy company building and operating mini-grids and commercial & industrial solar solutions across East and West Africa — comparable EPC and distributed solar positioning.
• Sun King (Greenlight Planet): Pan-African distributed solar company selling PAYG solar home systems across multiple African markets including Nigeria — directly comparable in product category and end customer, differentiated by paygo financing.
• Lumos Global: Nigeria-focused solar home system provider offering distributed solar and battery solutions to households and SMEs — comparable Nigerian customer base, though differentiated by its paygo financing model.
• d.light: Pan-African solar energy company providing solar home systems and appliances across emerging markets including West Africa — comparable customer base and product portfolio.
• M-KOPA: Pay-as-you-go solar home system provider operating across Africa — comparable product and customer category, differentiated by its financing-led model and East African concentration.
• Arnergy: Nigerian distributed solar utility offering end-to-end solar solutions (design, finance, install, operate) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Nigeria — directly comparable geography, customer mix, and integrated service model.

Broad incumbents

• Jinko Solar: One of the world's largest solar PV module manufacturers with global distribution — comparable in that GP Solar resells panels from similar global suppliers, but Jinko is a large incumbent manufacturer rather than an integrator.
• Schneider Electric Solar: Global energy management and automation major with a solar inverters and storage product line used in distributed solar applications — comparable product category but part of a much broader electrical equipment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gpsolarshop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gp-inverters-and-solar/?originalSubdomain=ng
• Instagraminstagram.com/gp_solar
• Xx.com/sanmie

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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