Caroline Eboumbou, CEO, All On.; Engr. Salihijo Ahmad, MD, Rural Electrification Agency, Chuks Umezulora, Co-Founder & CEO of Auxano Solar Nigeria, Osagie Okubor, Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, List of who said what at the commissioning of the All On, Auxano Automated Solar Photovoltaic Module Assembly Factory in Lagos
All On, a Shell funded impact investment
company, and Auxano Solar Nigeria Limited have commissioned the Auxano, state-of-the-art, fully automated 100MW solar photovoltaic (PV) module
assembly factory located in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.
Platforms Africa reports that this landmark facility, financed by All On as part of its $2 million investment in Auxano Solar in 2021, represents a significant milestone in the growth and development of the renewable energy sector.
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It marks a transition from Auxano Solar’s previous 10MW semi-automated
solar panel production plant to a cutting-edge, fully automated 100MW assembly and production factory.
“The success of Auxano as the first privately-owned solar assembly factory is a
triumph for the promotion of local manufacturing within the Nigerian renewable energy sector.” said Caroline Eboumbou, CEO, All On.
“Our investment in this factory aligns with All On’s commitment to inspire other stakeholders, investors, and government to localize the solar supply chain, ultimately driving affordability and
accessibility of solar products, especially in light of the growing interest in solar energy solutions among Nigerians.”
On his part, the Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Engr. Salihijo Ahmad said; “Localizing RE equipment supply chains by developing local manufacturing capacity is one of the key strategies to ensure the security of supply of RE equipment for project deployment, while also fostering local economic growth and providing decent employment opportunities for Nigerians.
Therefore, I congratulate Auxano Solar on this auspicious occasion of the launch of this first-of-its-kind 100 MW solar panel assembly plant in Nigeria. They have persevered and remained steadfastly focused on bringing this project to life, despite some contrary economic indicators.
Speaking further, he said, “I also commend AIl On and other stakeholders who
supported the project directly with funding, technical assistance, Ilicensing, and
other relevant business facilitation services. These collaborations are very key, and more of such are needed to address the twin problems energy poverty and the climate crisis pose.”
Also speaking at the ceremony, Co-Founder & CEO of Auxano Solar Nigeria, Chuks Umezulora said; “Commissioning the Auxano Solar 100MW automated solar panel factory; the first and biggest in the country right now is a dream come true for me. Nigeria may be behind on so many things necessary for development, but I am determined to be a part of the solution. This factory is my contribution to the growth of our economy and I hope my story of grit and dedication inspires someone to try something even bigger. Go for it, because you can”
Spanning across an impressive 5730 square meters of land, the newly commissioned 100MW premium PV module assembly factory integrates production, warehousing, and office spaces.
It proudly employs a substantial local workforce to oversee its operations. Notably, a significant portion of the factory’s power supply is generated by Auxano solar panels.
Equipped with advanced Asian-certified production equipment, the facility is designed to manufacture high-quality PV modules known for their efficiency, durability, and adaptability to various weather conditions.
According to the Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okubor; “Auxano is a
vautomated 100MW solar photovoltaic (PV) module assembly factoryisual representation of what we at Shell hoped to achieve when we established All
On in 2017. With the singular goal of helping energy-poor communities in Nigeria gain access to energy by unlocking potential off-grid clean energy solutions, AIl On
has made strategic investments to achieve this, and we are proud that our support for All On has culminated in the commissioning we are witnessing today.”
Rounding off the comments, the President of the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, (REAN) “This is a laudable project and an encouragement to all stakeholders. It will catalyze growth and scale in Nigeria’s renewable energy industry. ”
The factory is operational and is expected to produce at full capacity.
