- Kano signs major renewable energy deals with IRS Green Energy and Tricell Solar Solutions to expand clean power.
- The projects aim to boost local manufacturing, attract investment, and create thousands of green jobs.
Kano State is taking firm steps toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. The Kano renewable energy deals will drive green growth and establish the state as a renewable energy hub in Northern Nigeria.
The government signed two key agreements with IRS Green Energy Limited and Tricell Solar Solutions during the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum 2025 in Abuja. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, said the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) will offer technical and advisory support for effective implementation.
IRS Green Energy plans to build a 600-megawatt solar plant. Tricell Solar Solutions will construct a 500-megawatt facility. Together, these projects will increase clean energy access, promote local manufacturing, and create thousands of new jobs in Kano.
The Director-General of Kan-Invest, Nazir Halliru, spoke on behalf of the governor. He described the initiative as a major step towards sustainability, innovation, and industrial expansion. These projects, he added, will cut the state’s dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen Kano’s role in Nigeria’s energy transition.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima opened the forum and praised Kano for aligning with national renewable energy goals. Likewise, REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu pledged to collaborate with state governments to expand clean energy projects across the country.
The Kano renewable energy deals mark a turning point in Nigeria’s clean energy growth. With consistent investment and collaboration, Kano is on track to become a model for green industrial development in West Africa. The state’s commitment to renewable energy will strengthen its economy, improve power access, and promote sustainable progress.