Nigeria Partners with LONGi to Boost Local Solar Manufacturing and Drive Renewable Energy Growth
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has entered into a landmark partnership with LONGi, the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer, to accelerate local solar production and strengthen Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. Read original....
The collaboration was formalized during a high-level visit by ECN Director-General, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, to LONGi’s global headquarters in Xi’an, China, where both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and fostering local innovation.
According to ECN, the new partnership marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward achieving energy security, job creation, and carbon reduction, aligning with the country’s Energy Transition Plan and broader sustainable development goals.
“This collaboration with LONGi will not only enhance Nigeria’s solar manufacturing capacity but also position the country as a key player in the global renewable energy value chain,” said Dr. Mustapha during the signing ceremony.
The agreement builds upon an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in London, which laid the foundation for joint initiatives focused on technology transfer, research collaboration, and infrastructure development within Nigeria’s clean energy industry.
LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, brings decades of expertise in photovoltaic innovation, green manufacturing, and sustainable production practices. The partnership will support the establishment of local solar panel assembly plants, helping to reduce import dependence while empowering indigenous engineers and technicians.
Energy analysts say the ECN–LONGi collaboration could significantly expand Nigeria’s renewable energy market, improve access to affordable electricity, and attract foreign investment into the clean energy value chain.
The initiative also aligns with Nigeria’s pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, as it seeks to diversify its energy mix away from fossil fuels toward cleaner, more sustainable alternatives.
“Nigeria’s future is solar-powered,” Dr. Mustapha added. “Our goal is to build an ecosystem where renewable energy is not just imported but innovated, produced, and exported from Nigeria.”
With this partnership, Nigeria takes a bold step toward energy independence, sustainable industrialization, and environmental stewardship signaling a bright future for Africa’s renewable energy transformation.