Huawei — a global leader in digital power solutions — unveiled its range of smart solar products in Kano, Nigeria, during a major product launch. These products are designed to power businesses, residences, and industrial buildings.
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Nigeria in Dire Need of Solar Power Solutions
During the unveiling of the FusionSolar smart solar products in Kano, Ni Zhilin, director of Huawei Digital Power Nigeria, emphasized that renewable energy is the most sustainable and intelligent option for the country. He noted its growing prominence as a primary energy source globally.
Zhilin, acknowledging Nigeria’s status as a primary importer of generators, highlighted the urgent need for solar energy solutions amid recent escalations in electricity tariffs and diesel prices, which surged from N280 per litre in 2022 to N1300 in 2024, Leadership News reported.
He stressed the unsustainability of the current approach and advocated for a shift towards solar power.
Echoing this sentiment, Mohammed Bello Umar, Chairman of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) for the Bompai/Jigawa Branch, expressed concerns over how energy challenges adversely affect the nation’s manufacturing sector.
The chairman highlighted the negative impact of rising or unstable energy costs, which lead to increased production expenses and ultimately higher prices for goods. He also cited operational disruptions, supply chain difficulties, reduced market competitiveness, and limited investment opportunities as other critical consequences for the manufacturing sector.
“To overcome these challenges, it is essential to employ a combination of strategies, including investing in energy-efficient technologies, diversifying energy sources, optimizing energy supply chains for reliability, and advocating for supportive energy policies,” he emphasized.
MAN Collaborates With Huawei
Discussing MAN’s initiatives for sustainable energy, Mr Oweh Mba-Sam, the Acting Managing Director of Manufacturers Power Development Co. Ltd, highlighted the association’s collaboration with Huawei to address these challenges with smart solar solutions.
He explained that MAN chose to partner with Huawei due to its position as the world’s largest exporter of PV inverters and battery storage systems, which ensures efficient delivery and cost-saving benefits.
Mr Mba-Sam praised Huawei as a reliable brand with seamless sales and installation processes, supported by capable project development partners as well as operational and maintenance services that instill confidence in customers.
Furthermore, Jeremiah Ejiroghene Aminode, Solution Manager at Huawei Digital Power Nigeria, shared that Huawei’s smart solar products were already powering more than 2.7 million households globally.
He highlighted that Huawei’s smart inverters and batteries come with warranties of 5 to 10 years, offering capacities as high as 2MWh for industrial and commercial applications and as low as 5KWh for residential use.
Huawei’s Role in Nigeria’s Largest Solar Farm
When discussing the advantages of Huawei solar products, he noted that “they are aesthetically pleasing, incredibly safe and reliable, and have 24/7 after-sales assurance.”
To ensure efficient product deployment, Huawei supports installer training and certification through on-site and online sessions, technical assistance, and certification exams.
At the event, Nick Lusson introduced Huawei’s Power-S, a modular power backup solution, highlighting its seamless functionality and easy maintenance. The system allows for quick switching between energy sources and can integrate new and old batteries without performance loss.
Its modular design and pre-integrated cables also streamline installation, saving time and effort.
Huawei Smart PV has contributed to significant projects, including the Abuja Steel PV plant developed by Paras Energy—the largest solar farm in Nigeria, providing eco-friendly electricity to the steel industry.
The technology also played a key role in the world’s largest microgrid BESS project in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. This grid features a capacity of 400MW PV and 1300MWh BESS, operating entirely on renewable energy sources.
By launching its smart solar solutions in Kano, Huawei aims to help Nigeria address its energy challenges and enhance industrial competitiveness. This initiative underscores a commitment to developing the country’s renewable energy infrastructure and promoting sustainable power solutions across the region.
