By Yunus Yusuf
In a bid to increase access to clean energy, no fewer than 150 solar panel installers, and distributors were trained in Lagos on Wednesday, empowering them to serve more homes and businesses.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training, with the theme, “Unveiling a Future with Renewable Energy in Nigeria”, was organised by C&D, a Chinese supply chain company, in partnership with AIpsolarr and Suness, Chinese solar energy companies.
Speaking at the event, Mr Luo Zhangbao, C&D Regional Manager, emphasised the need for collaboration to turn Nigeria’s energy challenges into opportunities.
“For us as a partner company, we want to train more Nigerian youth installers. We want them to know more skills. We also want people to know that the renewable energy space is not just about panels, inverters and solar. We want them to know about the economic benefits it can bring.
“Also, we want to create more awareness about clean energy in Nigeria. As the world transitions, we do not want to be left behind. We also want to follow this trajectory and to also cut costs to be able to build our industries because one of the things that is drawing back our industry is power.
“So, in a bid to provide sustainable power and alternative power for people, we want to train people in a way to use alternative power. So, this is why we’re doing the training,” he said.
He said the event was also an avenue for the solar energy companies to know what is obtainable in the market and then to train people.
He said C&D had built a network connecting over 170 countries and regions.
“In the new energy sector, we specialise in integrating global resources for photovoltaics and energy storage, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions that turn technological potential into market reality. Today, we stand with two exceptional partners to address Nigeria’s most pressing energy needs.
“First, Alpsolarr, the world’s finest off-grid inverter brand. In a market where 90 million Nigerians face power shortages and grids suffer frequent fluctuations , Appsolarr’s technology is transformative.
“Its inverters, built to withstand Nigeria’s high temperatures, dust, and humidity, ensure stable power conversion for both households and businesses, turning intermittent solar energy into reliable electricity.
“Then Suness, the brand tailor-made for Nigeria’s market. With the Nigerian government launching a , 000 billion Naira solar programme and electricity costs soaring by over 230 per cent , Sunness’s energy storage solutions hit the mark.
“Designed for local conditions, they perfectly complement Appsolarr’s inverters, helping families power appliances and businesses reduce reliance on costly diesel generators,” Zhangbao said.
A facilitator, Mr Stephen Ajiboye, noted that with the solar market in Nigeria becoming increasingly saturated, it was crucial for installers to stay updated on the latest features and technologies.
“With the way the solar market is going now, there’s going to be more injection of solar products into that market and those that will stand will be the ones with the unique selling points,” Ajiboye said.
Mrs Ifeoma Nwafor of Dinnis Investment Ltd., a participant, commended the organisers of the event, stating that the training was a welcome development that would help boost competitiveness in the market.
NAN also reports that the highlights of the event included product unveil, interaction with full product lineup, including new inverters and compatible battery storage systems and a lucky draw. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Folasade Adeniran
