Kaduna Electric says it taken a significant step towards boosting electricity supply and stimulating economic development in its franchise states comprising Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna.
The company signed a strategic partnership with J-Marine Logistics Limited, ASI Engineering Limited, the core investor in Kaduna Electric, which will bring about the delivery of a 100MW solar energy project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at Kaduna Electric’s corporate headquarters, a statement said.
Speaking, the Chairman, Board of Directors, Alh Aminu Abubakar Suleiman, stated that :”it is a defining moment in our collective journey towards a more sustainable and reliable energy future within our franchise states.”
Also speaking at the event, the MD/CEO, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, highlighted that the project will significantly boost electricity supply, support industrial growth, and stimulate sustainable economic activity.
The solar power capacity allocation will be: Kaduna State,60MW, Sokoto State, 20MW, Zamfara State, 10MW and Kebbi State: 10MW
In his remarks, the team lead of J-Marine Logistics Limited, Mohammad Shafir Jampur said: ” We are discussing to produce electric solar panels here in Kaduna with the capacity of 200-500 MW, we are looking forward to working with you in these areas to improve power supply within the franchise states of Kaduna Electric.”