Archives Tag: Solar Panels
Solar Panels: Generating Renewable Energy Electricity In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria faces the challenges of providing a reliable power supply, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and keeping energy affordable to Nigerians. The availability of electricity in Nigeria has worsened over the years and millions of Nigerians have to put up with noisy, smoky petrol-fuelled generators to power their lives. The country’s failure to provide adequate and reliable … Continue reading Solar Panels: Generating Renewable Energy Electricity In Nigeria
Jigawa to Get 50 MW Solar Project
April 19, 2022
Renewable energy solutions providers Greenwish Partners and Oriental Renewable Solutions are partnering to deliver a 50 MW solar PV project in Jigawa State. The project is said to form part of a wider plan to diversify Nigeria’s energy mix. The Jigawa Solar project will, upon completion, have the capacity to generate 96 GWh per year. … Continue reading Jigawa to Get 50 MW Solar Project
Lumos Global Raises Nigeria’s Largest Investment in the Solar Industry
April 19, 2022
In what appears to be a landmark move to reposition the solar industry in Nigeria, Africa, and the globe, Lumos Global, an off-grid solar firm operating in Nigeria has raised $90 million in fundraising, the industry’s largest every investment. Lumos Global seeks to transform the industry and in so doing millions of lives with this … Continue reading Lumos Global Raises Nigeria’s Largest Investment in the Solar Industry
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World Bank Initiates Solar Energy Programme for Industry in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
An intervention by the World Bank through a large scale power initiative could see the burden of high energy costs borne by businesses in Nigeria being somewhat lightened. The global financial institution has revealed that it plans to introduce a solar energy program to cater for the power needs of industrial establishments in the country. … Continue reading World Bank Initiates Solar Energy Programme for Industry in Nigeria
Federal Government to Provide $273 Million Guarantee for 14 New Solar Power Projects
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government has disclosed that up to $273 million will be provided to guarantee the Power Purchase Agreements it recently signed for the 14 new solar power projects. The agreements were signed by the government-sanctioned power sector regulator, the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading plc (NBET). Information concerning the agreement was provided by the … Continue reading Federal Government to Provide $273 Million Guarantee for 14 New Solar Power Projects
Nigeria Signs First Solar Power Purchase Agreement for Solar Power Supply
April 19, 2022
The move towards diversifying Nigeria’s energy generation sources has been given a significant lift with the signing of the country’s first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET), which supervises energy-related matters on behalf of the Nigerian government, reached the agreement with a number of project developers for 975 MW of utility … Continue reading Nigeria Signs First Solar Power Purchase Agreement for Solar Power Supply
Solar Panel Cell: How It Works
April 19, 2022
By Olatunji Adetunji Solar Panels, PV, cells are made from layers of semi-conducting material, usually silicon. When light shines on the cells it creates an electric field across the layers. The stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is produced. Groups of cells are mounted together in panels or modules that can be mounted on your … Continue reading Solar Panel Cell: How It Works
