Energy stakeholders trained on solar biz

The Lagos State Government has trained energy stakeholders on business opportunities in the solar industry.

 Addressing participants at a one-day seminar themed ‘Thriving in Solar Business’, which held at Ikeja, the General Manager of Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB), Engineer Mukhtaar Tijani described the seminar as part of the strategies to scale up interest in renewable energy and support policies and investment in the sector.

 According to him, the rapid rise of the solar industry in Lagos offers insights into the realities of the State’s energy roadmap in examining the role of government’s support for the solar market and how effective they can be in providing optimal solutions to climate change.

 He made known that government is making strides to ensure that solar becomes a viable replacement for non-renewable energy sources; adding that the present administration has shown firm commitment towards accelerated use of modern renewable energy and is leading energy transition efforts in the country.

 Tijani further explained that solar energy expansion still depends largely on policymakers setting ambitious targets and implementing sound policies, market designs and regulatory frameworks, including technological research, development and deployment.

 “The solar industry is significant in shaping the future of energy generation and the technology is versatile and an inexhaustible fuel source that is pollution and often noise-free. The government is committed to galvanising interest and investing in its efficiency,” he said.