FG Plans 1,900MW Solar Plants for Northern States, Aims for 8,000MW by 2027

By Shamsiyya Mohammed Hassan

The Federal Government has announced plans to build modular solar power plants totaling 1,900MW across 19 northern states to boost renewable energy and grid expansion.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed this during a press briefing in Abuja, adding that the government aims to generate 8,000MW by 2027. Each solar plant will produce about 100MW, reducing reliance on the national grid.

Adelabu noted that private investors, including Sun Africa Energy and Skipper Electric, are supporting renewable energy projects.

“With Nigeria’s abundant sunshine, nothing stops us from achieving utility-scale solar power,” he said.

Sun Africa plans to add 1,000MW to the grid, while Skipper will construct 100MW plants in northern states.

Adelabu highlighted progress in power generation, rising from 4,100MW in 2023 to 5,800MW in 2025.

“If we sustain this momentum, we can reach 8,000MW by 2027,” he said.

The minister also addressed grid stability, regionalisation efforts, and the revival of the abandoned 215MW Kaduna Power Plant, now 87% complete and set to operate by year-end.

Currently, 150 million Nigerians have access to electricity, but 80 million still lack reliable power.

“Our focus is on ensuring stable and affordable supply,” Adelabu stated.