Solad Expands Solar Home Systems in Nigeria's Communities

Solad is accelerating the deployment of Solar Home Systems in Nigeria, having already installed more than 1,800 systems across five states, with plans for an additional 4,000. This initiative supports Nigeria's goal of expanding reliable electricity access and is part of Solad's broader strategy for decentralized energy solutions.

The program is implemented in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency and the World Bank-supported Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) program, which aims to enhance renewable electricity access through solar-hybrid mini-grids and standalone systems. Yewande Olagbende, Chief Executive of Solad’s Nigerian businesses, emphasized the importance of diverse energy solutions, stating that Solar Home Systems can be quickly deployed in areas where traditional grid expansion is slow.

The initiative not only provides electricity but also fosters economic activity, allowing small businesses to operate more efficiently and reducing reliance on costly generators. Solad's experience in Nigeria's distributed energy sector underlines its commitment to economic empowerment through reliable electricity access.