Firm launches solar solutions to combat Nigeria’s rising electricity costs

As part of efforts to mitigate the impact of rising electricity tariffs and diesel prices in Nigeria, particularly for Band A customers, Huawei, a global technology provider, has introduced a new solution to the Nigerian market to accelerate the adoption of solar energy in the country.

The event took place in Abuja, where Huawei highlighted its commitment to providing cutting-edge solar solutions to meet Nigeria’s growing energy needs.

Speaking at the event where the company launched a new 150K series commercial and industrial (C&I) solution, Director of Huawei Nigeria Digital Power Business, Cruise Ni, stressed the company’s focus on delivering high-quality solar solutions.

“This new inverter technology enables solar panels to generate more power by reducing system losses, making it an ideal solution for commercial and industrial users,” he said.

Ni pointed out that the global decline in photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage solution (ESS) costs has created a favourable environment for businesses to invest in solar power.

“Huawei Digital Power has already provided solar solutions to key Nigerian industries, including shopping malls, schools, and steel companies. We have successfully deployed the largest PV plant in Abuja, with a capacity of 17MW, and are expanding it by an additional 20MW,” Ni added.

Aminode Jeremiah Ejiroghene, Head of C&I Solar Solutions at Huawei Nigeria Digital Power Business, further elaborated on the capabilities of the new 150kW inverter, saying: “This product is designed to work seamlessly across various C&I scenarios in Nigeria. It can function in both complex and straightforward installations and integrates with smart energy storage systems, with or without batteries.”

Ejiroghene noted that the solution is especially valuable as Nigeria continues to face challenges with its grid infrastructure.

“Electricity tariffs have risen rapidly, with customers now paying over 200 NGN per kilowatt-hour since June, compared to the less than ten cents per kilowatt-hour cost of photovoltaic energy.

“This product will enable businesses to reduce their reliance on the grid by generating power during the day, significantly cutting electricity costs,” he explained.