The Jigawa State Authorities has inaugurated the FEA/KEDCO Photo voltaic Mini-Grid Mission within the Kafin Hausa space, a N1.2 billion investments designed to broaden entry to wash and dependable electrical energy.
In a press launch issued on Sunday by way of its official X (previously Twitter) deal with, the Kano Electrical energy Distribution Firm (KEDCO) introduced that the mission—commissioned on Saturday by Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi—is designed to strengthen electrical energy provide in Kafin Hausa by powering 10 main distribution transformers, together with these at NEPA Workplace, Kofar Fada, Akarami, Bakin Kasuwa, and Ashura.
The mission incorporates a 500kWp mini-grid system with a 10MWp output capability, the assertion said.
In keeping with the assertion, the mini-grid consists of a 500kWp solar-hybrid era plant, a 350MVA backup diesel generator, a 3.5km 33kV distribution line, and supporting infrastructure, together with 500kV step-up and step-down transformers.
KEDCO famous that the mission will assist cut back reliance on diesel turbines, enhance vitality reliability for households and companies, and increase industrial productiveness within the area.
What the Governor mentioned:
Governor Umar Namadi, whereas talking on the commissioning ceremony on Saturday, applauded FEA and KEDCO for what he described as an illustration of technical experience, foresight, and dedication to Jigawa’s improvement agenda.
“Immediately’s commissioning isn’t just the activation of an influence grid; it’s the ignition of alternative, progress, and prosperity for the folks of Kafin Hausa. We’re proud to champion partnership with FEA for clear vitality to our rural communities and drive our mission to make Jigawa a mannequin of inclusive and sustainable improvement,” he mentioned.
He confused that entry to inexpensive and sustainable vitality is central to driving job creation, industrialization, and poverty discount within the state.
Representatives of FEA and KEDCO reaffirmed their partnership with Jigawa State, pledging extra investments in renewable vitality throughout underserved communities in northern Nigeria.
On his half, Ahmad Zakari, representing FEA, highlighted the modern mixture of typical and renewable vitality sources, saying that “our hybrid photo voltaic mission units a brand new customary in electrification, enabling clear, constant energy to Jigawa’s city centres.”
Zakari emphasised non-public sector dedication to Nigeria’s energy options, pointing to Jigawa’s mini-grid mannequin as pathbreaking for vitality inclusion.
The mission was developed by Future Energies Africa (FEA)—the core investor in KEDCO—by way of its renewable vitality subsidiary, Bagaja Renewables Restricted.
In December 2024, the Governor signed the Jigawa State Electrical energy Regulatory Fee regulation to reinforce electrical energy regulation and entry.
The initiative, which falls beneath the Nationwide Public Sector Solarisation Initiative, goals to scale back the price of governance by slicing expenditure on diesel, generator purchases, and upkeep.
