Renewables
Firm trains 300 solar technicians in Kano
WHC Solar has trained nearly 300 technicians in Kano to improve installation standards and reduce technical faults.
Key points
- WHC Solar conducted technical training for about 300 participants in Kano.
- The initiative aimed to minimise installation errors and improve service quality.
- Sessions covered inverter setup, lithium battery configuration, and component communication.
What happened
According to Punch, WHC Solar held a capacity-building programme in Kano for approximately 300 solar technicians. The event surpassed the initial target of 250 participants. The chief executive officer of the firm, Clint Chan, stated that the exercise sought to address technical deficiencies and reduce mistakes during setup.
Why it matters
Participants received practical instruction on configuring inverters and lithium batteries alongside system communication. According to distributor Sani Abdulkadir, public adoption of solar energy systems is increasing across households. World Bank data indicates that Nigeria's electricity use per person stood at 140.6 kWh in 2024, with grid access covering 62.5 percent of the population that same year.
What comes next
Attendees received certificates acknowledging their participation. The company stated its intention to maintain operations in the country and support the expansion of the renewable energy sector.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
22.0% of electricity in Nigeria was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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