Nigeria Records Another Landmark Achievement ..... Finalizes Partnership With World's Largest Solar Panel Production Company LONGi In China.

"ECN’s presentation highlighted Africa’s growing market and the demand potential for solar mini-grids and also, emphasized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Solarisation Policy, which seeks to accelerate access to clean energy across Nigeria." 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded a strategic partnership through the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), with the World’s Largest Solar Panel Production Company, LONGi, in Xi'an, Shaanxi China.

The Nigerian delegation, the Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN led by its Director-General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi was received by President Boshen Zhong and Vice President Li Wenxue of LONGi, were taken on a tour of one of the world’s largest solar cell production facilities. This visit follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ECN and LONGi in London earlier this year.

Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha 
DG ECN 

The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN, Dr. Abdullahi while on the visit, advanced discussions on the establishment of a 500–1000 MW solar panel production factory in Nigeria; a move set to significantly boost the nation’s renewable energy sector. 

ECN’s presentation highlighted Africa’s growing market and the demand potential for solar mini-grids and also, emphasized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Solarisation Policy, which seeks to accelerate access to clean energy across Nigeria.

LONGi expressed strong interest in investing in Nigeria and demonstrated readiness to advance concrete plans for the construction of the factory. This partnership marks a historic milestone for the Nigerian renewable energy landscape and aligns with national efforts to expand local solar manufacturing capacity.

The ECN which is working assiduously to ensure that Nigerians enjoy improved electricity; a vision of the Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha led management to deliver on the Renewed Hope Initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration's policy on solarization, looks forward to working closely with LONGi and the Federal Government to realize this transformative initiative, which will create jobs, enhance energy security, and drive sustainable development across the country.