As Nigeria grapples with a significant electricity deficit, StarTimes has unveiled a solar energy solution called StarTimes Solar.
The firm unveiled its StarTimes Solar product at the Nigeria Energy Exhibition recently.
StarTimes said the solar initiative aimed to bridge the energy gap, providing a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional power sources.
StarTimes has been at the forefront of bringing solar energy to Nigeria since 2013, driven by a commitment to expanding its pay TV services to rural communities. Recognising the lack of electricity in these areas, the company embarked on a journey to provide affordable and reliable power solutions.
National Sales Director, StarTimes Nigeria, Dele Ameh, said: “We discovered that electricity was not available in those communities. As a result of this, we commenced the development of solar to provide electricity to many households to power their TV sets so that they can enjoy digital life.”
He said in 2022, the Nigerian government through the Rural Electrification Agency in conjunction with the World Bank partnered with StarTimes to offer the company access to deploy more small-size solar to people in the communities at a subsidised rate.
With the recent removal of fuel and electricity subsidies, the demand for solar energy has surged in Nigeria. StarTimes has responded by expanding its offerings to include a wider range of solar systems, catering to both residential and commercial needs.
“We are scaling StarTimes Solar to bigger sizes as the market demand rises after the removal of fuel subsidy and increase in electricity tariff which triggered more demand for solar in Nigeria,” Ameh said.
