In a significant boost to Nigeria’s renewable energy ambitions, the federal government has signed a strategic agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., China’s leading solar panel manufacturer, to establish a 1,000-megawatt solar equipment manufacturing facility in the country. The landmark partnership, facilitated by the Energy Commission of Nigeria, was finalized during a follow-up visit by a Nigerian delegation to China, building on an earlier memorandum of understanding signed this year.
Under the agreement, LONGi will establish a production facility capable of manufacturing up to 1,000 MW of solar modules annually, positioning Nigeria as a regional hub for clean energy technology. Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, described the collaboration as a major milestone for the country’s renewable energy sector, noting that it aligns with the federal government’s goal of expanding solar generation capacity and reducing reliance on imported solar equipment.
According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the partnership is expected to create jobs, transfer technical expertise, and enhance Nigeria’s energy security. The Energy Commission is currently implementing the Renewed Hope Solarisation Programme, which aims to deploy solar mini-grids and renewable systems across public institutions nationwide as part of the administration’s broader energy transition agenda.
Source: angolanminingoilandgas.com