Nigeria Commissions Solar Grids and Substations in Kano State
The Nigerian government commissioned two solar mini-grids and four transmission substations in Kano State to expand electricity access for rural households and industrial hubs.
The Federal Government of Nigeria commissioned a series of energy infrastructure projects in Kano State to expand electricity access for underserved rural communities and industrial sectors. The initiatives include two solar mini-grids in the Warawa area and four transmission substations designed to add 544 megawatts of wheeling capacity to the national grid.
The solar projects, located in Ballagaza and Marayar Rogo, provide over 2,200 connections to households and businesses after more than 16 years without power. These mini-grids were developed by Alfuttaim Nigeria Limited through the Rural Electrification Agency under the World Bank-funded Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up programme. The projects also extend power to a primary healthcare centre in the Gabazawa community.
Simultaneously, the government inaugurated transmission substations at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata, and Dan-Agundi. These upgrades aim to relieve overloaded substations and strengthen bulk electricity supply for residential and industrial areas, including the reconnection of the Lee Group to the national grid after 30 years of off-grid operation.
Minister of Power Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe and other officials characterized the projects as part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. While the transmission capacity has increased, officials noted that actual power delivery remains dependent on available generation and distribution network capacity. Tegbe specifically urged host communities to remain vigilant against infrastructure vandalism.
