The Chief Executive Officer of Mone Solar, Ewere Okah, has said it is important Nigeria adopts the use of solar as part of efforts to solve the energy challenges in the country.
While highlighting the challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, Ewere stated that the projected rise in electricity tariff and removal of fuel subsidy had resulted in a dramatic increase in the cost of electricity both from the grid and off-grid solutions.
“This has led to the search for alternatives, which is solar energy; the next best alternative source of energy to power home appliances and commercial utilities with zero marginal cost after installation cost,” Ewere explained.
While stressing that there was an urgent need to rejig the energy architecture in the country to meet up with the ever-increasing demand for power, he said that “Solar will create an energy architecture that is different from the one we know today.”
He, however, noted that in Nigeria, transitioning to solar has raised some critical issues that require developing awareness and changing habits. This is even as he urged the government and stakeholders to strengthen the advocacy.
Ewere reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting government efforts towards developing the country’s energy sector by providing professional services ranging from inspection, installation, provision of equipment and energy consultation.
