- The REA has commissioned a solar hybrid mini-grid in Kaduna.
- The system has a capacity of 100kWP.
- The mini-grid was deployed under a PPP with Blue Camel Energy.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 100kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-grid power plant at Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru LGA, Kaduna State. At the commissioning were the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-rufai, the Honourable Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyuand the Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF), Dr Sanusi Ohiare, who represented the MD/CEO REA.
The REA deployed the mini-grid through a Public-Private Partnership with Blue Camel Energy Limited under the Rural Electrification Fund projects. The power plant will provide a reliable and 24hr power supply to over 500 shops in the market, a commercial Bank, the local Police and Fire Service Stations.