{
  "id": 7803760,
  "title": "FG inaugurates 3MW solar plant, trains 300 students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fg-inaugurates-3mw-solar-plant-trains-300-students",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T14:40:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-inaugurates-3mw-solar-plant-trains-300-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a 3MW solar hybrid power plant at Yakubu Gowon University in Abuja, as part of Phase II of the Energising Education Programme. The project, commissioned by Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe, is aimed at enhancing electricity supply for teaching, research, laboratories, and other critical operations at the university. The facility features a 3.3MW solar array, 3MW of AC output capacity, and 2 megawatt-hours of battery storage, which will provide power during non-solar hours. The battery system is designed to support critical loads beyond solar hours. The project was commissioned in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency and the World Bank-funded Nigeria Electrification Project. Minister Tegbe emphasized the importance of connecting energy investment with human capital development, stating that the project would serve as a demonstration of the practical value of Nigeria's energy transition. The minister also announced plans to extend power to hostels and other areas, aiming to cover all areas within six months. Additionally, he stressed the importance of protecting the infrastructure from vandalism and announced that the government was developing systems to ensure the maintenance of renewable energy assets.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power plant at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, to improve electricity for academic activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-inaugurates-3mw-solar-plant-trains-300-students/",
  "key_points": [
    "Federal Government inaugurates 3MW solar hybrid plant at Yakubu Gowon University",
    "Project part of Phase II Energising Education Programme",
    "Minister Tegbe highlights energy-human capital development connection"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FG inaugurates 3MW solar plant, trains 300 students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fg-inaugurates-3mw-solar-plant-trains-300-students-7805072",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:48:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}