The Federal Government has flagged off the construction of a 3.5-megawatt solar mini-grid in Kebbi State as part of efforts to improve electricity access and expand renewable energy across the country. The project, being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is valued at over 10 million dollars and is expected to be completed within […]
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The Federal Government has flagged off the construction of a 3.5-megawatt solar mini-grid in Kebbi State as part of efforts to improve electricity access and expand renewable energy across the country.
The project, being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is valued at over 10 million dollars and is expected to be completed within eight months.
Located in Ambursa town on land provided by the Kebbi State Government, the solar mini-grid will supply electricity to about 1,500 households, including the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, said the project will feature more than 5,000 solar photovoltaic panels, 5 megawatts of battery storage, rehabilitation of 30 distribution transformers, over three kilometres of distribution lines, and the installation of more than 10 inverters.
Aliyu also announced plans to construct 15 additional isolated solar mini-grids across Gwandu, Yauri, Bagudo, Koko/Besse and Shanga Local Government Areas to further expand electricity access in the state.
The project’s contractor said the facility will also include 10 hybrid inverters and three 650KVA backup generators to ensure reliable power supply during periods of low sunlight.
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, commended the Federal Government for the initiative, describing it as a major boost to healthcare, education and other critical public infrastructure.
The Kebbi solar mini-grid forms part of the Federal Government’s 750-million-dollar renewable energy programme, supported by the World Bank, which aims to develop more than 250 interconnected mini-grids and provide electricity to about 17.5 million Nigerians.
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