- Kaduna Electric signed a deal to build a 100MW solar plant with battery storage to improve electricity supply in Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states.
- The project supports Nigeria’s Mission300 goal of universal electricity access by 2030 and a 50% renewable energy mix.
- J-Marine Logistics plans to establish a solar panel factory in Kaduna, boosting local manufacturing and reducing dependence on imports.
Kaduna Electric signed a deal on May 23 with J-Marine Logistics Limited and ASI Engineering Limited to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant with battery storage.
The project targets a better electricity supply in Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states, which face frequent power outages. The plant will include a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide electricity beyond daylight hours.
Kaduna Electric allocated 60 MW to Kaduna, 20 MW to Sokoto, and 10 MW each to Zamfara and Kebbi. The company aims to improve reliability and boost development across these areas.
Kaduna Electric’s Managing Director, Umar Abubakar Hashidu, said the project would stabilise power and promote economic growth. He called the move a strategic step toward better energy access.
Nigeria currently leads the world in terms of the number of people without electricity. According to government figures, over 86 million Nigerians live without access to the national grid, and the country’s central grid struggles to meet growing demand.
The federal government launched the Mission300 initiative to address this issue. The programme, backed by the World Bank, targets universal electricity access by 2030 and seeks to raise renewable energy’s share of the national mix from 22% to 50%.
Kaduna Electric designed this solar project to support national goals and decentralise power generation. Many communities far from the grid still rely on diesel generators.
Nigerians continue to depend heavily on private generators. Reports show private generator capacity exceeds grid capacity nearly tenfold. These generators consume costly fuel and raise operational expenses.
Kaduna Electric aims to reduce fossil fuel use by combining solar generation with battery storage. The company also seeks to lower energy costs for homes and businesses. The project offers a cleaner, more sustainable alternative.
J-Marine Logistics announced plans to build a solar panel factory in Kaduna State. The proposed plant could produce between 200 MW and 500 MW of panels annually. This development would cut reliance on imported solar equipment.
The factory would support future solar projects across Nigeria. It would also create jobs and grow the local renewable energy sector. The company wants to turn Kaduna into a clean energy hub.
Kaduna Electric joins a rising number of energy firms that are investing in decentralised solutions. These projects address Nigeria’s power challenges with flexible, regional options.
Improved infrastructure and local manufacturing could transform Nigeria’s energy landscape. Solar and storage projects like this help close the country’s electricity access gap.
Kaduna Electric hopes this initiative sparks similar projects nationwide. As Nigeria pushes toward full electricity access, decentralised solar power offers a reliable path forward.