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KEDCO Utility 2.0: Kano DisCo Partners Best Renewable Energy Companies to Enhance Electricity Supply in Franchise States

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9 months ago

July 7, 2024

KEDCO is pleased to announce the allocation of 41 prioritized sites to 31 of the best Renewable and Off-Grid Companies in Nigeria to accelerate improvement in energy supply to its customers.

The KEDCO Utility 2.0 Project seeks to enhance energy security within the KEDCO network, by unlocking renewable energy potential in the area and aligning with the Federal Government’s energy transition plan.

KEDCO has advanced in engaging with relevant stakeholders especially the Governments of the tri-state of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa for input and support toward the success of these projects.
The 41 Sites were selected across the tri-state for the development of interconnected mini-grids and embedded generation projects to augment grid supply and improve reliability in the network. To reduce losses, all projects include network infrastructure upgrades similar to the $2 million, Zawaciki Solar Power Plant developed by KEDCO’s core investors – Future Energies Africa FEA, as a pilot for KEDCO Utility 2.0.

Sites include Tokarawa Industrial Area, Amana and Kwankwasiyya Cities in Kano, Charanchi, Malumfashi, and Barhim Estate in Katsina and Kafin Hausa and Gumel towns, both in Jigawa State (see full site list below).

Earlier, KEDCO had announced that players in the Renewable Energy and Off-Grid space such as Axxela, PowerGen, DayStar, Elektron, Bagaja, ProServe, Husk and Westa (see full list below) had indicated interest in working with KEDCO on phase 1 of its Utility 2.0 concept. After a comprehensive procurement process, the Pre-qualified Developers were grouped into two categories – Tier 1 (1MW sites or greater) and Tier 2 (lower than 1MW), and selected proposed sites were duly allocated.

Pre-qualified Developers are required to register, pay fees and security deposits, complete an initial site assessment, and sign agreements within this month to move to site within Q3 2024.

An estimated 60MW is being apportioned to Developers that will handle the construction of Solar Power Plants, partner with KEDCO on the upgrade of distribution infrastructure in the communities, and provide metering infrastructure. Tokarawa, Challawa, and some of the proposed sites are designed to be Embedded Generation projects modeled as a bilateral contracting agreement between KEDCO and the Developers.

Utility 2.0 is the program that KEDCO’s core investor – Future Energies Africa is championing to make KEDCO the first green utility in Africa. KEDCO is approaching off-grid as an opportunity and not a threat to its business, by partnering with Developers.
KEDCO’s Chief Strategy Officer, Engr. Hussaini Sadiq commented on the program, saying “I believe KEDCO has great potential for investment and partnerships, particularly aligning with our host State Governments in reviving agro-industrial and commercial hubs, towards the re-industrialization and socio-economic empowerment of our communities. The proposed sites under the KEDCO Utility 2.0 have underserved customers with high unsuppressed load which makes it a great opportunity for all stakeholders.”

In a statement signed by Head of corporate communications Sani Bala Sani said KEDCO’s Chairman Engr. Adamu Ibrahim Gumel stated “We are keen to explore all available solutions towards resolving energy deficiency in our network, thus Utility 2.0 will continue to grow and evolve. We are already working on phase 2 as 60MW is just a small portion of the energy gap we need to cover. We hope to continue to work with Developers that excel in this first phase into the future.”

Site No.
Site
Location
Proposed Capacity
Selected Developer

1
Tokarawa Phase 1
Tokarawa Industrial Area, Kano
20MW
Elektron Energy

2
Kura Rice Millers & Karfi Rice Millers
Kura, Kano
2.5MW
Bagaja Renewables

3
Barhim Estate, Katsina
Katsina
2-3MW
Bagaja Renewables

4
Gumel Metropolis
Gumel, Jigawa
1MW
Husk Power Limited

5
Hadejia Metropolis Commercial / Hadejia Fish Market
Hadejia, Jigawa
0.5-1MW
1634 Energy Limited

6
Kazaure Metropolis
Kazaure, Jigawa
2MW
PowerGen

7
Ringim Metropolis
Ringim, Jigawa
0.5-1MW
Paras Energy Ltd

8
Ado Bayero Royal City, Estate & Family Home Estate
Darmanawa (Gandun Sarki), Kano
2MW
Westa Solar

9
Almukab City 1 Estate, Tamburawa
Tamburawa, Kano
1MW
Daystar Power Ltd

10
Al-Mukab Estate/ City, 2 & 3 Western Bypass Estate
Western Bypass, Kano
1MW
Hamilton Energy Systems Ltd

11
Kano Economic City
Zaria Road Dangoro, Kano
1-2MW
Trust Synergy Ltd

12
KEDCO HQ
Civic Centre, Kano
2MW
PowerGen

13
Mal. Inuwa Dutse Housing Estate, Danmasara
Danmasara, Dutse, Jigawa
1-2MW
Proserve Energy Services

14
Bashir Tofa Small Scale
Sharada, Kano
1MW
Strom Infrastructure Limited

15
Jaba Road Housing Estates
Jaba, Kano
2MW
Axxela Limited

16
Fatara Housing Estate
Dutse, Jigawa
1MW
Proserve Energy Services

17
Fatima Shema Estate
Katsina
1MW
Husk Power Limited

18
Al-Qalam / UM University
Katsina
1MW
Husk Power Limited

19
Kano Free Trade Zone (NEPZA)
Jaba, Kano
1MW
Off Grid Electric Limited

20
Daura GRA / Commercial Cluster
Daura, Katsina
1MW
Daystar Power Ltd

21
Challawa Phase 2
Challawa, Kano
10-15MW
Paras Energy Ltd

22
Dawanau Grain Market / Dawanau Commercial
Dawanau, Kano
1MW
Grid Crux Energy Limited

23
AKTH Premium (NKDC) Kano
Zaria Road, Kano
2-3MW
Spul Sub3 Ltd

24
Zoo Road Commercial Cluster
Funtua, Katsina
1MW
Havenhill Synergy Limited

25
Kwari Market
Kantin Kwari Market, Kano
1MW
Axxela Ltd

26
Wambai Market
Wambai Market, Kano
0.5-1MW
Stata Energy Limited

27
Kafin Hausa Emirate Council
Gumel, Jigawa
1MW
Bagaja Renewables

28
Radda Town
Chiranci, Katsina
0.5MW
Bagaja Renewables

29
Sharada Housing Estate
Sharada, Kano
1-2MW
Vertmance Engineering & Construction

30
Tudun Wada Rice Miillers
Tudun Wada, Dankande, Kano
1MW
Pam Africa

31
Amana City
Dangoro, Kano
0.75-1MW
Tetracore Energy Group

32
Kwankwasiyya City
Dangoro, Kano
1MW
Junaid Synergy Limited

33
Birnin Kudu Commercial Cluster
B/ Kudu, Jigawa
0.5MW
Royal Power

34
Malumfashi Commercial Cluster
Malumfashi, Katsina
1MW
Eneriv Energy Limited

35
Mangal Plaza
Katsina
0.5MW
Rensource Distributed Energy Ltd

36
Bunkure Rice Millers
Rano Road Bunkure, Kano
1MW
Neigh Energy Limited

37
Greenland Estate
Jaba, Kano
1MW
Anergy Solar Distributed Energy Resource

38
Danladi Nasidi Estate
Kano
0.5-1MW
Sabrud Consortium Limited

39
Unguwar Tofa relief, Funtua Market / Gen. Hospital
Zoo Road, Kano
0.5-1MW
Bajis Limited

40
Ibrahim Kunya Estate
Marriri, Kano
1MW
Prado Power Limited

41
Hajj Camp Market/Commercial Complex(s)
Hajj Camp, Kano
1MW
Power China Huodong

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Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) extends its deepest commiserations and sympathies to the leadership, workers, and business owners affected by the recent devastating fire outbreak at the Dakata Small Scale Industries, in Kano.

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