Following the Federal Government’s move to end the importation of solar panels, the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, REAN said it is working assiduously to end dependency on imports.
REAN President, Ayo Ademilua, made the remark on ,at a press conference on the sidelines of the Renewable Energy Conference 2025 with the theme “Stronger Together: Advancing Energy Access Through Policy, Finance, and Inclusion” held in Abuja.
DAILY POST recalls that the Federal Government earlier this year announced that it was willing to support local manufacturing of solar panels by placing a ban on the importation of the product.
The FG, through the Ministry of Power, highlighted Nigeria’s capacity to produce solar panels.
Addressing the energy gap, the REAN President told journalists that the association is currently making efforts to “promote local manufacturing capability to reduce dependency on imports”.
According to him, “with the ongoing discussions around the proposed solar importation ban, REAN is leading efforts to promote local manufacturing capability, reduce dependency on imports, attract investment and ensure that any policy measures enable, rather than hinder, industry growth.
“Strengthening local content is crucial for job creation and long-term energy security”.
Meanwhile, in a bid to eradicate the unprofessionalism experienced during solar installation, the association said it has launched the “REAN Safer Solar Campaign to “promote technical competence, safety, and best practices across the sector”.
According to REAN, the “initiative empowers consumers to identify quality installers while supporting capacity building for the country’s renewable energy workforce”.
The association restated its commitment to standardisation, safety and most importantly, consumer protection.
DAILY POST reports that the 2025 conference held in the nation’s capital featured keynote addresses from stakeholders, including the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and several others.
It also featured policy dialogues, technical sections, research presentations and exhibitions from leading innovators.