“The dramatic advances and access to high-quality solar technology that can power more than just light bulbs to highly energy-intensive processing plants have led more and more Nigerians to view off-grid solar energy as the most affordable, reliable and long-lasting source of energy,” says Onyenso.
Solar energy, once considered a luxury for wealthy households, is entering the mainstream. Rising fuel prices, falling panel costs and wider access to lithium batteries have changed the trend. For a growing class of Nigerians, it is no longer about striving but survival.