To accelerate Nigeria’s renewable energy drive, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has announced plans to partner with LPV Technologies, Nigeria’s vertically integrated solar manufacturing and renewable energy services firm.
The REA’s Managing Director, Engr. Abba Aliyu, lauded LPV for its pivotal role in advancing the nation’s energy transition and job creation objectives during a facility tour in Lagos.
Aliyu described LPV Technologies’ state-of-the-art solar panel production plant as one of the most efficient in Nigeria, underscoring its strategic importance to the national energy transition plan. He reiterated the substantial investment required for Nigeria’s energy transformation, estimating $410 billion for a complete transition and at least $40 billion to bridge the current electricity access deficit.
“The country with the greatest potential for distributed renewable energy, Nigeria, only created 70,000 jobs in the sector last year compared to China’s 7 million out of a global 14 million,” he noted, emphasizing the need to convert the electricity access challenge into a job creation opportunity.
Commending LPV Technologies’ comprehensive approach, Aliyu highlighted that the company’s investments extend beyond manufacturing to encompass implementation and talent development. “This is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s new economic strategy to localize production and enhance the GDP. What LPV is doing is turning a national challenge into a national opportunity,” he stated.
He further pointed to the superior quality and traceability of LPV’s products, noting the embedded technologies that track each panel from component sourcing to final assembly. “This is Nigeria to the world. The panels made here can compete globally in terms of quality and automation. I am proud to say that LPV’s products can stand side-by-side with any international brand,” Aliyu affirmed.
The REA boss also disclosed an ongoing collaboration between the REA and the Nigeria Police Force to solarize police stations nationwide, an initiative that will draw upon LPV’s production standards to ensure quality and reliability. “We are already rolling this out and will provide further updates soon,” he announced.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Muhammed Sheidu also attended the facility tour. He highlighted the collaborative efforts across government agencies to advance Nigeria’s energy reforms using locally sourced solutions.
Mr. Nzan Ogbe, Chairman of LPV Technologies, emphasized the strategic importance of decentralized energy infrastructure in reducing power costs across Nigeria. He reaffirmed LPV’s commitment to supporting government efforts by building clean energy systems that are easily deployable, resilient, and adaptable to local contexts.
“The biggest challenge in Africa today is not just corruption but energy security and the immunities around power. That is what we have settled to address. What we are doing here is more than production; it is about creating affordable and scalable opportunities for energy access,” Ogbe said.
The impending partnership between the REA and LPV Technologies signifies a crucial step in accelerating Nigeria’s renewable energy drive, promising to harness local expertise, stimulate economic growth, and contribute significantly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Stakeholders believe this collaboration marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s energy journey, where local innovation fuels national progress.