The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has signed an agreement with Kaida Community in the Federal Capital Territory to provide a Solar Cabin System.
The agreement was part of the company’s social corporate responsibility to Nigerians.
Kaida is a small community with about 250 homes which are completely shut out from electricity supply from the grid.
According to Engr Kassim Abdullahi, Executive Director, Generation, NDPHC is collaborating with Sun Africa on the development of Renewable energy projects both on grid and off grid to unlock about 1GW of electricity to Nigerians.
The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, which took place at the NDPHC office in Abuja, is a prerequisite for obtaining a permit from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for provision of power less than 100Kw to any community.
NDPHC Managing Director, Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, disclosed that the 27.6KW Solar Cabin System was donated to NDPHC by Sun Africa, a US Company.
Also, the NDPHC General Manager, Renewable Energy at, Engr. Valerie Agberagba noted that the solar cabin system would provide electricity to 50 homes with an average of four occupants when deployed.
While explaining that the project is expandable, she however, warned that such expansion will depend on how well Kaida community takes care of the project.
In his remarks, Mr Peter Mauriv, the executive in charge of Solar Cabin development at Sun Africa stated: “we are aware that this project would not service every household in Kaida, it is simply going to illustrate the impact it makes and to show the importance of expanding the project in Kaida and to other part of the country.
“The big advantage of renewable energy, specifically solar power is that it is robust and reliable”, he added.
It also has the potential to create job, provide water and opportunities to hold social events for the community dwellers.
A 22KVA generator will also be provided for the community as a backup to support the Solar Cabin System.
Dominica Nwabufo
