FG powers Abuja varsity with 3MW solar project
The Federal Government has commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, to improve electricity for teaching and researc Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-powers-abuja-varsity-with-3mw-solar-project/
The Federal Government has unveiled a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University in Abuja, formerly the University of Abuja. The project is part of Phase II of the Energising Education Programme and aims to bolster electricity supply for teaching, research, laboratories and other critical operations. Comprising a 3.3 megawatt solar array, 3 megawatts of AC output capacity, and 2 megawatt hours of battery storage, the facility is designed to maintain power during non-solar hours.
The project, commissioned by Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe, also includes 388 streetlights to enhance campus illumination and security. Tegbe emphasized the significance of linking energy investment with human capital development, stating that universities play a crucial role in various aspects of modern life, including learning, research, healthcare, technology, administration, and digital infrastructure.
Tegbe pledged to extend power to hostels and other areas in the next six months to further improve the university's electricity supply. The project is one of 100MW of clean energy deployed through the Energising Education Programme, which has provided renewable energy infrastructure to 22 federal universities and three affiliated teaching hospitals.
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