Haske Solar Plant: Kano Electric Provides Positive Update

IT is good news from the Kano Electricity Distribution Company in respect of the Haske Solar Plant located within the Challawa Industrial Cluster.

Th DISCO says it has successfully commenced offtake of solar power from the 10 Megawatt infrastructure.

This latest development followed the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement with Haske Solar Company Ltd, built by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority.

The infrastructure is managed by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, and would make possible, the procurement of clean energy from the Haske solar power plant, commissioned in January, 2023.

KEDCO’s Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Sani Bala Sani, says the MD/CEO of KEDCO, Dr Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, and the Executive Director, Portfolio Management, Mr. Tajudeen Datti Ahmed, signed the agreement in Abuja, recently.

“This partnership is a major step forward in our commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable electricity to our customers; by integrating solar power into our supply mix”, says Dr Jimeta, who adds:

“We are not only improving network efficiency but also contributing to Nigeria’s energy transition goals.

“Purchasing 10MW from Haske Solar Power Plant is part of the bigger picture towards ensuring energy security within the network, enabling key industries and socio-economic activities to thrive in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States while safeguarding jobs and competitiveness in our network.

“We have already begun energy offtake, evacuating the energy through our Abattoir Injection Substation and supplying our industrial customers within the cluster through NBC 11KV and Ceramic 11KV Feeders,” he said.

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According to the MD/CEO of Future Energies Africa, Yusuf Yahaya who witnessed the signing: “As KEDCO’s core investor, FEA is keenly committed to transforming the company and providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States.

“Through innovative solutions and partnerships, we aim to lead the way in renewable energy adoption and sustainable development.”

”KEDCO commended the Federal Government, NSIA, MOFI, and the Kano State Government for the successful implementation of the state-of-the-art power plant, representing Nigeria’s largest grid-connected solar plant, as a significant step in the country’s renewable energy efforts.

”KEDCO remains dedicated to investing in partnerships and technologies that drive progress and ensure an uninterrupted power supply for its customers.

“More renewable energy projects are currently under review as part of the company’s broader energy diversification strategy,” the statement adds.