Energy Commission of Nigeria launches 1MW solar hybrid project at Bayero University

The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, initiated the installation of a 1-megawatt solar hybrid power system at Bayero University, Kano. This project aims to enhance electricity supply and promote sustainable energy solutions within the university, which has a population exceeding 40,000. Abdullahi highlighted that this is the first initiative of its kind, featuring advanced solar technology capable of generating power even in shaded or dusty conditions. The system will include a smart monitoring system for tracking electricity load and performance via mobile devices, and will integrate inverters, batteries, and other components in a centralized, easy-to-operate format. An energy audit was previously conducted to assess the university's power requirements. This 1MW project is the initial phase, with plans to expand generation capacity to 4.5 megawatts after the pilot stage. Abdullahi noted that the Federal Government has mobilized renewable energy projects across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with approximately 150 megawatts currently under implementation nationwide. He affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s administration's commitment to providing affordable and reliable solar power to Nigerians, assuring the university management that funds have been released and contractors are ready to begin work immediately, with necessary equipment already provided.