Electricity: FG begins construction of 13.92MWp solar mini-grid in Yobe

The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a total 13.92-megawatt-peak, MWp, interconnected hybrid solar mini-grid projects across five key locations in Yobe State.

The Rural Electrification Agency, REA disclosed this in a statement following the flag-off of the initiatives across sites spanning Damaturu, Bade, Nguru, and Potiskum in Yobe state.

According to the agency, the move is part of efforts to stabilise power supply.

In his remarks, the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, said the initiative aligns with his administration’s vision for resilient infrastructure development aimed at boosting local industrial capacity and agricultural productivity.

Commenting, the Managing Director of the REA, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, explained that the interconnected hybrid mini-grids are engineered to integrate seamlessly with existing distribution networks to supply reliable and affordable solar power to households, enterprise hubs, and public institutions throughout the state.

“We are not merely connecting communities to electricity. We are connecting them to opportunity.

“We are creating an environment where businesses can grow, young people can innovate, farmers can process more of what they produce, healthcare facilities can provide better services, and local economies can flourish,” Aliyu stated.