An indigenous renewable energy company, SunPawa Energy Ltd., says plans are underway to distribute 30,000 Solar Home Systems across the six geo-political zones of the country, and in rural communities.
The Managing Director of the company, Mr Odera Ozoka, who disclosed this in an interview on Monday, August 5, 2024, in Abuja, said the aim was to provide solutions in the renewable energy space.
He said it was equally to bring relief to Nigerians who live in darkness, especially those in the rural communities.
“As an entrepreneur, we look for ways to make people have access to reliable electricity, thereby increasing Nigerians economic growth exponentially.
“The initiative will help curb the power shortages across the country,” he said.
Ozoka restated the company’s desire in ensuring that off-grid electricity would get into the homes of many Nigerians.
“The company’s goal is to distribute Solar Home System products and off-grid that will benefit widows, students and farmers.
“We have launched the products in six states – Adamawa, Anambra, Kaduna, Kwara, Kogi and Delta as the pilot states.
“Recently, we launched the initiative in Katsina, with the aim to distribute 30,000 Solar Home Systems across the six geopolitical zones in a roll out manner,” he said.
SunPawa Energy is among the shortlisted energy firms by the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria for the Solar Home System Output Based Funds component.
The initiative, under the Nigerian Electrification Project, is to provide nationwide energy access to rural communities at uncommon affordable rates.
By Jacinta Nwachukwu
