Nigeria has officially begun exporting homegrown solar panels to Ghana, marking a major step toward positioning itself as a renewable energy manufacturing hub in West Africa.

Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, announced the milestone during the Nigeria Energy Forum 2025 in Lagos, describing it as the country’s entry into regional renewable energy markets. He revealed that new solar manufacturing facilities are now capable of producing up to four gigawatts of panels annually.

According to Adelabu, the development supports Nigeria’s energy transition goals while boosting regional trade. “With this level of production, we’re not only advancing our clean energy agenda at home but also contributing to West Africa’s growing demand for renewable energy solutions,” he said.

The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which promotes innovation, local content, and industrial diversification. Adelabu attributed the progress to partnerships formed during the 2025 Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation Forum, which brought together local and international investors.

Nigeria has recently secured over $2 billion in funding from global partners, including the World Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), to support renewable energy and off-grid electrification projects.

The minister noted that ongoing power sector reforms—such as the restructuring of the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the national metering rollout—are helping build investor confidence and encourage local manufacturing.

Looking ahead, Nigeria plans to use its growing solar manufacturing capacity to supply equipment for renewable projects across the ECOWAS region, helping member countries expand access to clean and affordable electricity.

Adelabu urged investors to take advantage of the emerging opportunities, saying Nigeria is ready to “lead Africa’s clean energy revolution through innovation, partnership, and sustained investment.”