Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (Kaduna DisCo) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with J-Marine Logistics Limited and its primary investor, ASI Engineering Limited, to jointly develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power project across four northern states.

According to the agreement, the bulk of the solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, 60 MW, will be located in Kaduna State. Sokoto will host 20 MW, while Zamfara and Kebbi States will each benefit from 10 MW solar systems.

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The planned solar plants are expected to contribute to Nigeria’s ambition of achieving universal energy access by 2030 and increasing the share of renewable energy in its national grid from 22 percent to 50 percent.

In a related development, local reports indicate that J-Marine Logistics is also considering establishing a solar panel manufacturing plant in Kaduna, with an estimated production capacity ranging from 200 MW to 500 MW annually.

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Faith Esifiho is an Energy correspondent at BusinessDay, covering Nigeria's electricity sector, oil and gas industry, and energy policy. She reports on power outages, electricity tariffs, gas sector reforms, and the broader challenges facing the country's energy transition. She specializes in data-led reporting and human-angle stories that examine how energy policies affect everyday Nigerians and also tracks trends in the power sector, analyses regulatory changes, and investigates the impact of subsidy reforms and pricing policies.

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