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If you’re reading this article, there’s a high chance that you’re on the hunt for a solar energy company in Nigeria. And that would be because you want to either augment whatever power you get from the public grid, or you’re looking to totally replace it with a more reliable and environmentally friendly alternative. You aren’t alone in this. As petrol prices and electricity tariffs continue to rise, people are seeking alternative power sources. Solar energy is the next best thing within reach for most of them.

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You have come to the right place. In this article, we’ll help you with a brief profile of some of the best solar power providers in the country. Hopefully, our list will enable you to shrink your options, making it easier for you to choose a vendor. Here it is:

Arnergy

Arnergy is a solar power company founded in 2013 by Femi Adeyemo and headquartered in Lagos. It supplies a range of solar microgrids to a diverse clientele, including private residences and businesses. Its offerings consist of solar panels, inverters, lithium-ion batteries, and a remote management app, among other components. Taken together, these deliver steady power over long periods for clients, depending on how well they are installed and maintained.

Lumos Nigeria

The team at Lumos sees their participation in the Nigerian renewable energy market as a chance to substitute expensive and hazardous fuel generators and kerosene lanterns with solar electricity that powers TVs, fans, computers, cellphones, light bulbs, and other electric and electronic devices. Through a partnership with MTN Nigeria, they are serving a growing number of homes, and allowing them to pay in instalments for this over a period of 1800 days.

Solynta

Established in 2013 by Uvie Ugono, this company installs solar panels and inverters in homes across Nigeria. Customers pay a one-time connection fee for installed inverters and thereafter top-up credits via SMS at intervals of up to 28 days. There are three packages to choose from, each representing a different power capacity. Thus far, Solynta has assisted with the deployment of over 2,000 Megawatts of solar.

Beebeejump

As a leading solar energy company in Nigeria, Beebeejump provides a range of household solar products (such as Low Volt and High Volt LFP batteries, solar panels, and inverters) to a large and expanding customer base. It boasts a sales and after-sales team of more than 200 individuals, which has enabled it to reach hundreds of homes with its products and services.

Astrum

Astrum was formed in 2007 to support the broadening of energy options for a wide variety of customers. Today, it helps numerous homes, businesses, and rural locations with alternative power installations, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), solar inverter hybrid solutions, and power backup equipment. It also conducts energy audits. Astrum has offices in Enugu, Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Jos.

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Wavetra

Wavetra designs, procures, constructs, installs, and maintains solar power systems for homes and businesses all over Nigeria. They also have an automotive segment, which sells automotive batteries for passenger cars, light and heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles, and boats. The company has scored a number of wins, including landing the MEA Markets African Excellence Awards for Best Residential Solar Power System Installer for 2020.

Rubitec

This Lagos-based solar power firm serves offices, homes, shops, schools, banks, and hospitals, among others. It provides solar photovoltaic equipment and inverter backup systems for these establishments and also offers mini off-grid electrification solutions for rural areas. Its instalments can support lighting, water supply, ATMs, IT infrastructure, and vaccine storage refrigerators, just to mention a few uses.

Solar Force Nigeria

Founded in 2007, Solar Force Nigeria has built a reputation for itself as an elite solar solutions vendor. Its products range from solar home and office systems to solar-powered street lights. It also delivers lithium-ion batteries, charge controllers, inverters, LED Lights, and solar panels. Many of these products come with a 12-36 month warranty. Besides its core operations, Solar Force trains persons who would like to become solar installers and troubleshooters.

Sun King

Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet) is a major player in the international renewable energy market. Its presence in Nigeria has marked an intensification of its move to capture a space with enormous potential. It supplies solar lanterns, solar home systems, and solar inverters, and allows its customers to pay for their use of its power-generating solutions on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Novel Solar

Another solar energy company in Nigeria is Novel Star. It is headquartered in Ibadan, Oyo State, and works with clients within and beyond the country’s South West region. Novel Star sells inverters, batteries (tubular and SMF), solar panels, charge controllers, and solar home systems. The team at this firm says that they have over 5,000 active renewable energy or inverter sites all over Nigeria.

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Final Words

If you’ve been at a loss as to how to weigh the myriad solar power establishments in this corner of the world, this article should work as a shortlist you can choose from. Just make sure to go for one that caters to your unique needs. Featured Image Source: Solar Force Nigeria

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This article was first published on 26th July 2023

ikenna-nwachukwu

Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.