- Nigeria has begun exporting locally manufactured solar panels to Ghana, showcasing its growing renewable energy capacity.
- Minister Adebayo Adelabu says the government is promoting private investment and local production to position Nigeria as a West African hub for solar technology.
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu said on Tuesday, October 28, that Nigeria has started exporting locally manufactured solar panels to Ghana, marking a milestone in the country’s growing renewable energy industry.
Adelabu announced the development at the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference 2025 in Lagos, describing it as proof of Nigeria’s expanding capacity in sustainable energy production.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving energy access through private sector investment and industrial development, noting that limited public funding makes private participation crucial for large-scale energy projects.
“With this scale of renewable energy production coming online, Nigeria is not only on track to meet its domestic energy transition goals but is also emerging as a new power market,” Adelabu said. “Last month, we exported solar panels manufactured in Nigeria to Ghana, and we will not stop. We aim to make Nigeria the hub for solar technology in West Africa and across the continent.”
Adelabu said Nigeria’s growing solar manufacturing capacity highlights its readiness to lead Africa’s clean energy transition. He added that the government is reforming the power sector through policies and incentives to ensure stability, transparency and profitability for investors.
He also stressed that boosting local solar production would reduce foreign exchange demand and strengthen Nigeria’s regional renewable energy hub role.