Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has commenced the offtake of 10 megawatts (MW) of solar energy from the Haske Solar Plant situated within the Challawa Industrial Cluster in Kano.
The development follows the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between KEDCO and Haske Solar Company Ltd, the operator of the plant. The facility was built by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and is managed by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI).
Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, MD/CEO of KEDCO, and Tajudeen Datti Ahmed, Executive Director, Portfolio Management (MOFI), signed the agreement in Abuja recently. This is according to the release made available by the management of Kano DisCo on X (formerly Twitter) late Wednesday.
Commenting on the development, Jimeta said, “This partnership is a major step forward in our commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable electricity to our customers; by integrating solar power into our supply mix, we are not only improving network efficiency but also contributing to Nigeria’s energy transition goals.”
“Purchasing 10MW from Haske Solar Power Plant is part of the bigger picture towards ensuring energy security within the network, enabling key industries and socio-economic activities to thrive in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States while safeguarding jobs and competitiveness in our network,” he said.
He added, “We have already begun energy offtake, evacuating the energy through our Abattoir Injection Substation and supplying our industrial customers within the cluster through NBC 11kV and Ceramic 11kV Feeders.”
Commissioned in January 2023, the 10MW Haske Solar Plant is already operational and forms part of the federal government’s push to increase renewable energy integration into Nigeria’s power mix.
Also commenting on the development, Yusuf Usman Yahaya, MD/CEO of Future Energies Africa (FEA), said, “As KEDCO’s core investor, FEA is keenly committed to transforming the company and providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States.
“Through innovative solutions and partnerships, we aim to lead the way in renewable energy adoption and sustainable development.”
Kano DisCo commended the Federal Government, NSIA, MOFI, and the Kano State Government for the successful Implementation of the state-of-the-art power plant, representing Nigeria’s largest grid-connected solar plant. as a significant step in the country’s renewable energy efforts.
“KEDCO remains dedicated to investing in partnerships and technologies that drive progress and ensure an uninterrupted power supply for its customers,” the release read. “More renewable energy projects are currently under review as part of the company’s broader energy diversification strategy.”
