Why More Nigerians Are Switching to Solar for Cleaner Energy
The challenges in Nigeria’s energy sector are age-old, with no clear roadmap or solution in sight. The frequent increases in fuel prices and the adverse effects of pollution have led more Nigerians to turn to solar energy as a cleaner, safer, and more reliable source of power. The introduction of the new customer classification into […]
Dangote Refinery to Fully Process 100% Local Crude by End of 2025
Dangote Industries Ltd. says it expects to rely totally on Nigerian crude by the end of the year. According to a Bloomberg report, this development will replace hundreds of thousands of barrels a day of imported oil. The refinery which currently oversees a 650,000 barrel-a-day plant received about half of its crude in June from […]
Electricity Generation Increases by 10.92% in Q1 2025
Nigeria’s electricity generation for the first quarter of the year 2025 increased by 10.92% due to improved operational capacity and the supply of electricity to the grid from thermal hydro plants. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in a report said, “The hourly generation and the total generation increased by +13.39% and + 10.92% respectively […]
How to Maintain Your Solar System
You have made the best decision by embarking on the renewable energy journey through solar system. Your solar panels, inverters, batteries, wires, etc, are all setup and running but to maximise your investment, reap the expected benefits and keep your equipment in top shape, regular maintenance is required. The beauty about solar maintenance is that […]
Dangote Refinery to begin Distribution of PMS Nationwide
Dangote refinery has rolled out plans to begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel to marketers, dealers, manufacturers, etc for free. The company which made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday said the plan will take effect from the 15th of August, 2025. The statement said, “Dangote Petroleum Refinery is pleased […]
Solar Panels Sometimes Work Better In Rainy Seasons
Ever wondered what happens to your solar panel when it’s raining? Many people are of the notion that rains are a terrible for solar panels. But is this true? In the latest episode of Talking Watts, Olanrewaju Ogunkunle, CEO Revocube Energies shares insights into how solar panels work. Ogunkunle addressed a misconception about the heat […]
Nigerian Telcos Burn $350 Million Annually on Diesel
Nigeria’s telecommunication industry is ladened with huge operational costs, costs, driven largely by its dependence on diesel-powered generators. According to the Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2025, operators in the sector consume over 40 million litres of diesel monthly, and culminating into an annual expenditure exceeding $350 million. The report read, […]
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Going Solar in Nigeria
Switching to solar energy in Nigeria is a smart move. You’ve decided to not only have energy independence, lower electricity bills and a cleaner environment but have chosen to ditch the noisy generators, high electricity bills and the unreliability of the national grid. However, embarking on this journey without a clearcut understanding is fraught with […]
