The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria has commenced the export of locally manufactured solar panels to Ghana, a milestone he described as proof of the country’s growing capacity in renewable energy production.

Adelabu disclosed this at the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference 2025 in Lagos, where he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding sustainable energy access through private investment and industrial development.

He noted that while government funding remains limited, private sector participation is essential to drive large-scale energy projects, close infrastructure gaps, and unlock the nation’s renewable energy potential.

“With this scale of renewable energy production coming online, Nigeria is not only positioned to achieve its domestic renewable energy and transition targets but also to serve as a new power market,” he said.

“Just last month, we exported solar panels manufactured in Nigeria to Ghana, and we will not stop. Our goal is to make Nigeria the hub for solar technology, not just in West Africa but across the entire continent.”

Adelabu explained that the country’s progress in solar panel manufacturing demonstrates its readiness to lead Africa’s renewable energy drive.

He added that the government is fostering an enabling environment for investors through reforms, policy adjustments, and incentives designed to enhance stability, transparency, and profitability in the power sector.

He further stated that strengthening local production capacity in solar technology would reduce foreign exchange demand and establish Nigeria as a major player in the West African renewable energy market. (The Guardian)