Against the backdrop of rising challenges, including inflation and high cost of living, premier solar energy provider, Cloud Energy Solar, has initiated the solar energy as a service programme.
The programme is aimed at empowering “solar entrepreneurs” to offer electricity solutions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by using Cloud Energy’s Solar Energy Storage System (ESS).
Speaking to a group of resellers during a virtual zoom conference, Mr Theophilus Nweke, the managing director of Cloud Energy, emphasized that the launch of the energy as a service programme underscores Cloud Energy’s unwavering dedication to expanding access to electricity across Nigeria.
He explained that Cloud Energy would boost the entrepreneurial capacities of the reseller by providing the equipment to produce power for embedded power clusters in markets, in high streets, and other commercial areas.
He added that Cloud Energy would also provide logistics, training, and technical support to ensure the sustainability of the energy as a service programme, saying that the reseller would find the clusters, mobilize them, distribute the power, and collect the tariff.
“The original equipment is supplied on lease to the reseller who enjoys three days grace period. One significant concern among citizens today pertains to the necessity for critical Micro, Small,
and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to remain inactive while awaiting electricity supply from the
Distribution Companies (DISCOs), particularly following the removal of fuel subsidies,” he noted while pointing out that the escalating cost of diesel has led to many standby generators remaining inactive
permanently.
The Managing Director of Cloud Energy elaborated that solar energy as a service
represents a patriotic innovation, ensuring electricity access on a Pay as You Use basis.
“This programme revitalizes idle MSMEs, enhances national productivity, and fosters widespread
employment opportunities for Nigerians. Solar energy as a service, which will create new opportunities for prudence and accountability within the energy sector is not limited to Cloud Energy resellers.
“All stakeholders who share the commitment to expanding the boundaries of access to power in Nigeria are free to partner with Cloud Energy to attain the national power aspirations,” he said.
Responding to questions, the managing director assured the resellers of the immediate take-off of the programme while urging them to seize the opportunity to increase their streams of income for the good of the sector.