The Federal government through the Ministry of Power and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 2.5 Megawatts Hybrid Solar Power Plant and the Phase One 600-kilowatts photovoltaic solar power project, at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State
Speaking at the commissioning during the weekend, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu emphasised the need for a sustained investment of $10 billion annually over the next two decades to resolve the country’s power crisis.
He also stressed on the importance of bridging the 50% metering gap through the presidential initiative, which aims to install 18 million meters in five years.
The 2.5MW Hybrid Solar Power Plant was funded by the World Bank in conjunction with the federal Ministry of Power through its agency, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) while the 600KW Solar Photovoltaic solar power project was fully funded by the ministry of power.
The project, part of the Energising Education Programme (EEP) Phade 11, is expected to provide uninterrupted power to academic buildings, staff quarters, barracks and other critical facilities, benefiting over 12,368 people, including cadets, faculty, and administrative staff.
News edited by Favour Owonibi