REA Begins Work On 37 Solar Mini-grids In Zamfara, To Connect 125,106 Households

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has begun work on 37 solar mini-grid projects in Zamfara State, which will add about 18.8 megawatts-peak (MWp) of generation capacity and connect 125,106 households.
The projects, comprising two interconnected and 35 isolated mini-grids, were flagged off on Wednesday. They will serve seven Local Government Areas: Gummi, Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, Tsafe and Zurmi.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu, said that at an illustrative average of five people per connection, the projects could reach more than 625,000 people. He noted that the actual figure would depend on the mix of household, commercial and i...