Fashola urges Nigerians to embrace solar energy

Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, has advised Nigerians to embrace solar energy to reduce pressure on the national grid. Fashola gave the advice in Lagos at a book launch. The book titled “Solar Electricity Generation for off-grid communities in Nigeria”, was written by Mr Oladele Amoda, the Managing Director, Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). Read

Nigeria targets 30 per cent electricity generation from solar

The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to deliver 30 per cent of Nigeria’s energy need by exploring renewable sources of power generation. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, who made this disclosure in Lagos, emphasized the need to embrace solar energy to reduce pressure on the national grid. Read

Experts task government on solar energy to boost electricity

Stakeholders have tasked government and relevant authorities to explore solar energy to boost electricity generation in the country. They made the call at a workshop organised in Lagos by Rubitec Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Jinko Solar. Read