Gombe State Launches Solar Mini-Grid Project for Talasse

On October 17, 2026, the Federal Government and the Gombe State Government commissioned a 1-megawatt solar mini-grid project in Talasse, Balanga Local Government Area, marking the community's first electricity access in 17 years. The project features a 2.4-megawatt-hour battery storage system and aims to supply electricity to over 6,000 households and businesses via an 11-kilovolt distribution network and smart prepaid meters.

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, described the initiative as a significant step towards expanding electricity access and promoting sustainable development, reflecting President Bola Tinubu's commitment to underserved communities. Tegbe also announced four additional interconnected mini-grid projects in Dukku, Bajoga, Kumo, and Kaltungo, with a total planned capacity of 16 megawatts.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya noted that the commissioning fulfilled a promise made on November 3, 2025, and emphasized the project's potential to improve productivity and living standards in the area.