{
  "id": 7805072,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T14:48:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-inaugurates-3mw-solar-plant-trains-300-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government has commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, to enhance electricity supply for teaching, research, laboratories and other critical operations. The 3.3 megawatt solar array combined with 3 megawatts of AC output capacity and 2 megawatt-hours of battery storage is expected to support the campus after solar hours. The project, under Phase II of the Energising Education Programme, is a collaboration between the Ministry of Power, Rural Electrification Agency, and the World Bank-funded Nigeria Electrification Project. The installation, which will also improve illumination and security across the campus with 388 streetlights, was commissioned by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe. Tegbe highlighted the importance of linking energy investment with human capital development, stating that universities serve as a modern energy system support hub. The solar project is the first step in improving electricity supply at the university, as requested by the Student Union Government. The minister also announced plans to expand the battery system to cover other areas within six months. Tegbe emphasized the need for protecting the infrastructure from vandalism and forming a joint working committee with EFCC, the police, and civil defense corps to monitor national assets. The project is part of the government's broader strategy to develop renewable energy assets, with the Renewable Asset Management Company set to support maintenance.",
  "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/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FG inaugurates 3MW solar plant, trains 300 students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fg-inaugurates-3mw-solar-plant-trains-300-students",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:40:04.000Z"
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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."
}