By Yemi Olakitan
Renewable energy is essential for closing the energy gap in underserved and unserved populations.
On February 8, 2023, at a panel discussion at the ongoing AFRICANXT 2023 in Lagos, they made this claim.
The conference’s theme is “Bridging the Energy Gap in Un-served and Under-served Communities in Nigeria.”
Chukwuebuka Obimma, the founder of Dsuonenegry, claimed that more than 70 million people who live in rural areas lack access to electricity.
He said that, according to the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, the current energy supply gap in Nigeria was at least 180,000 MW.
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“In communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, almost 600 million people lack access to electricity.
According to him, renewable energy will significantly close the gap between underserved and unserved communities.
As a result of the importance of rural areas to society, he claims that significant financial resources should be invested in collaboration with local authorities.
According to Damilola Asaleye, chief operating officer of Ashdam Solar Co. Ltd., there are misunderstandings regarding solar energy, particularly that it is expensive.
Energy is often expensive, but using solar energy can pay for itself in three to five years, according to the speaker.
Asaleye emphasized the importance of raising awareness, educating people, and advocating for the use of safe, economical, clean, and sustainable energy.
