Hussaini Ibrahim 
KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria launches a 1MW solar hybrid power project at Bayero University Kano, aiming to improve electricity supply and advance clean energy adoption.
Energy Commission Director-General Mustapha Abdullahi describes the initiative as a milestone in the country’s renewable energy push.
“We are here today for the installation of a 1MW solar hybrid system… the first of its kind,” he says at the groundbreaking ceremony.
The project integrates solar panels, lithium batteries and smart monitoring systems, allowing real-time tracking of energy use via digital devices.
Abdullahi says the system is designed for efficiency, with centralised components to simplify operation and maintenance.
An earlier energy audit identifies the university—home to over 40,000 students and staff—as a strategic site for deployment.
The project forms part of a broader national rollout, with about 150MW of renewable energy capacity under development across Nigeria.
Abdullahi reveals plans to scale the facility to 4.5MW in subsequent phases.
“This is a practical example of the President’s commitment,” he says.
Officials confirm that funding has been secured and contractors mobilised, with key equipment already procured.
The project is expected to enhance electricity reliability and support academic activities on campus.
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