The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned an 85KW hybrid solar mini-grid project in Dakkiti village of Akko Local Government of Gombe State.
The Managing Director of REA, Ahmed Salihijo Ahmed, who commissioned the project alongside Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, said it was implemented under the Rural Electrification Fund (REF).
He said the hybrid mini-grid with a total capacity of 85KW had 100 solar panels, a 96-battery energy storage system, 30 KVA generator and 4.5 kilometres of distribution lines.
Governor Yahaya noted the advantages of the project to the community, stating that the benefit of constant electricity would increase socio-economic activities and well-being of the people of Dakkiti and its neighbourhood.
He urged community members to adequately maintain the project and pay their bills to ensure sustainability.
