The power situation in the country calls for concern. This is because Nigerians are paying higher for electricity while still being supplied less than they need. Recently, a report revealed that the energy need of the country stands between 40,000 and 45,000 megawatts. Sadly, the country has an installed capacity of 12,000 megawatts and an actual distribution capacity of 4,500 megawatts. This is clearly not enough. To make up for the deficit, household and businesses resort to generators using fossil fuels such as diesel and petrol.
This costs Nigerians billions in naira every year. In fact, the cost will automatically increase in few weeks when fuel subsidy is set to be removed in June 2023. This means that the cost of buying this fuel will double or triple as this policy takes effect. In other words, a litre of petrol can go for as much as N600 while that of diesel will go well over a thousand naira. Yet, reforms in the power sector have yielded more cash for distribution companies than electricity for consumers. Consequently, Nigerians continue to pay more for less supply.
Introduction of solar can positively impact the sector.
In light of this situation, a game-changing solar energy provider is offering a sustainable solution to the power crisis in Nigeria. Roland Ezeahurukwe, the visionary founder and CEO, spearheads Steady Energy Limited whose aim is to ensure that individuals, businesses and industries throughout the country can access uninterrupted electricity. The firm is lighting up homes and powering businesses in the country through the founder’s innovative new technology and dedication to solving the power issue in the country.
Ezeahurukwe shed light on some of the struggles that the power industry in Nigeria is facing and how his company is tackling them effectively. “One of the biggest challenges of the sector is inadequate power supply,” he said. He said that many Nigerians struggle with constant outages that result in the need for alternative sources such as generators coupled with the excessive electricity bills that keep on rising every month. According to reports, Nigerians spend about $14 billion on generators and fuel every year.
Steady Energy’s top-of-the-line energy solutions is revolutionizing Nigeria.
He stated that the firm is committed to providing uninterrupted electricity to Nigerians. Driven by this commitment and determination, the firm’s ingenious and customer-focused approach is set to make a significant impact on Nigeria’s electricity sector. He revealed that the company’s customer-focused approach makes them stand out in the industry and enables them build mutual relationships with customers. “Our team of experts works meticulously with every customer, identifying their specific energy needs and providing personalized solar solutions that align with their budget and lifestyle,” he said.
Energy needs of individual customers determine how the company hones their expertise in creating innovative solutions that are tailored to meet those specific needs. It is through this dedication to customer satisfaction that they are able to offer dependable, sustainable, and cost-effective solar systems that address customers’ electricity issues. The company also offers flexible payment plans to make the transition budget-friendly. With this payment plan options, customers can spread the cost of buying and installing this system across 12 months in instalments, making solar energy more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Can solar solve Nigeria’s epileptic power supply?
However, amidst all the innovation and customer-tailored solutions, valid arguments have been raised about why solar cannot solve the energy needs of Nigerians. One of them is the cost of installation. Even with an installment payment option, the alternative source is still much more expensive than being connected to the national grid. Another issue is about the capacity of the system. Can it sustain heavy machinery in industries? How about air conditioners, refrigerators and even electric cookers in the home?
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Solar can revamp electrical system in Nigeria – A game-changing alternative power source is needed to meet energy need. – Express your point of view.
Solar can revamp electrical system in Nigeria. Electricity has been a very big challenge in Nigeria till date. No solution has been provided by the federal government. Solar energy is growing fast, we continue to look for a good alternative.
The reality is that Nigerians will have to provide their electricity by using solar systems since the subsidy will be remove leading to expensive fuel and the Power sector is performing woefully. We rather depend on solar for our electricity.
Solar is an abundant, renewable, and clean energy source that can help Nigeria meet its energy demand sustainably. By implementing solar energy, Nigeria can create a decentralized and efficient energy system while reducing its carbon footprint, boosting economic growth, and improving access to affordable electricity.
We need solar, electricity is not stable. Power supply in Nigeria need serious invention from federal government. Solar energy is really growing gradually, soon the sales will be up there
We all know how poorly the electricity supply in Nigeria is being managed and we are being cheat with high pay for almost nothing.eat all utilize solar power to our advantage and be free from inadequate power supply.
With the epileptic and unstable electricity that we have in Nigeria, it will be best to embrace solar option of generating electricity that don’t require fuel to power it.
Using solar energy as alternative will boost our electricity power source as not be performing well in supplying standard electricity to the country we rather switch to solar energy which is evolving
As things stand now it is clear that solar energy is the suitable answer to address Nigeria epileptic power supply as people continue to show rigorous worries.
Solar can replace electricity system in the country if good investment is made in it the power source of the count is poor not stable electricity to make use of is better we depend on solar energy
I wholesomely agree with this headline. We have not tapped into the solar system very well in Nigeria. It can actually revamp electricity system in Nigeria if we are ready to adopt it nationally.