NGEP installs a 10Mw solar plant at University of Ibadan

A 10 megawatt solar plant has been installed at the University of Ibadan by the Nigerian-German Energy Partnership, NGEP.

Vanguard reports that the plant, which serves as a pilot project for universities in the country, is to provide electricity for the university and also serve as a training site for engineering students of the institution and technicians.

According to Vanguard, German Ambassador in Nigeria, Mr. Bernard Schlagheck, who spoke to newsmen on the sideline of the ground-breaking ceremony, said the project was aimed at empowering universities in the country.

He also said: “This is one of the main plans by the energy policy of the Federal Government, and we are trying to respond to the policy priority of the Nigeria government.”

He noted that the next university in line was Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira, after which the project would be taken to Modibo Adama University of Technology, Yola; Bayero State University, Kano; University of Maiduguri and others.

Vanguard reports that the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Idowu Olayinka, in his welcome address, said: “We thank the Federal Government of Nigeria for coming to our aid with this solar plant.

“It is our intention to use this facility as a laboratory for our students and staff in order to enhance their capacities.”

On his part, the Coordinator of NGEP, Jeremey Gaines, and the Head of Programme of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme from GIZ (German Development Cooperation Organisation), said the original cost of the project was estimated around $15 million for 10 Megawatts, Vanguard reports.

Source: Vanguard