Why we’re deploying more mini-grid power — Agency boss
He said, “Gurin is a hub for Rice milling. The idea is to provide power for the Rice processors so that their dependency on petrol is reduced. In other zones, we have targeted areas where there’s community farming, especially around fishing as well as in border areas where there are a lot of economic activities. The system is designed to prioritise productive users, including agro-processing businesses, homes and public spaces.
Barka Sajou, Executive Director, Technical Services, REA, was among the employees who accompanied the REA boss on an inspection tour of the 100Kw solar mini-grid system and other projects which are in various stages of completion in Adamawa. Barka said there were a total of 40 isolated power distribution systems, alone in Adamawa, targeted at rural communities, where agriculture is the predominant activity.
He added that the focus of the project is to incentivize the agricultural process and boost food production. Sani Gurin, Chairman of the Rice Millers in the area, said the power installation has addressed the power challenges experienced by the rice millers while requesting for expansion of a solar mini-grid to a 300Kw capacity system to help accommodate some of her members.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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