Author: Anthony O

Solar power energy tackles electricity challenges in Nigeria three years after the privatization of power sector, generation has remained below 5,000 Mega Watts (MW). This energy deficit has hampered economic growth and prevented investments in the country.

The challenges facing the power sector have been attributed to the high debt profile of power firms, unfavorable tariff structure and gas pipeline vandalism.

Experts at the just concluded yearly Power and Utilities Round Table, organized by PricewaterhouseCoopers in Lagos, believed that off-grid and small-scale energy solutions (solar power) that generate electricity closer to end users will also bolster productive uses of energy and income generation in the country.a

Some multinationals and private estates are already off-grid (solar power) in a bid to provide reliable electricity.

Already, Lagos State Government is exploring the off-grid solution to tackle its electricity challenges.

Partner and lead, Power & Utilities, PwC Nigeria, Pedro Omontuemhen, said:

Solar power Energy is breaking grounds as Governors from the northern states in Nigeria want to tap into the abundant solar radiation of the region to industrialize and improve the livelihood of their residents. They signed a fresh pact to generate 500 megawatts (MW) of solar energy with globally acclaimed power firm in Nigeria.

Perhaps understanding that Nigeria

Solar power energy as alternative source of power supply does not cost the earth. It

Power supply is inevitable in our daily lives, Majority of Nigerians are faced with outrageous electricity bills monthly.