The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has approved a N1 billion solar mini-grid project for the Federal University Dutse (FUD).
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‎Abdullahi Bello, the university’s spokesman, said this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the project was under the Renewed Hope Solarisation Agenda for Alternative Energy, adding that it involved providing and installing a 0.5MW (500 kilowatts) solar mini-grid.
‎Mr Abdullahi said the project aimed to generate electricity to improve power supply on the university campus.
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‎He said that the project had a three-month completion period and was expected to commence soon.
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‎The director recalled that the commission had recently approved 100 solar streetlights for the university, with 50 of them ready for installation.
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‎He quoted the vice-chancellor, Ahmad Gumel, as commending President Bola Tinubu and the commission for the gesture.
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‎Mr Gumel added that the commission was also ready to partner with the university on renewable energy research.
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‎(NAN)
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