Future Energies Africa (FEA), the Core Investor in Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), through its renewable energy development arm Bagaja Renewables Limited, is set to commission a newly completed 500kWp mini-grid in Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, while also breaking ground on another 1MW mini-grid project in Hadeija, Jigawa State.
The two milestone events are scheduled to hold between 30th August and 1st September 2025, with the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency Malam Umar Namadi, expected to lead both the commissioning and groundbreaking ceremonies.
These projects stem from the strategic partnership between the Jigawa State Government and KEDCO, where the State Government’s investment in KEDCO was anchored on a shared vision to expand and improve electricity access across the State. As a complementary measure to that investment, FEA committed to deploy a series of community-based mini-grids to strengthen electricity distribution, extend service to underserved areas, and improve reliability for households and businesses.
The Kafin Hausa Mini-Grid, now completed and ready for commissioning, represents the first in this series of projects. The upcoming Hadejia Mini-Grid Project, to be launched with a groundbreaking ceremony, marks the next phase of this expansion and demonstrates continued progress in Jigawa’s drive for reliable and sustainable energy solutions.
The mini-grid project consists of a 500KWp solar-hybrid generation plant, a 3.5 Km 33kV distribution line and supporting infrastructure as well as 500KV step-up and stepdown transformers. The power plant will supply power to existing distribution transformers across Kafin Hausa township including NEPA Office, Kofar Fada, Akarami, Bakin Kasuwa and Ashura Transformers.
Speaking on the development, the Chief Executive Officer of FEA noted:
“Jigawa State has shown leadership by investing in its energy future. These mini-grid projects are a direct outcome of that vision, and they will bring reliable power, economic opportunities, and social benefits to the people of Jigawa. FEA, KEDCO, and Bagaja are proud to deliver on this partnership.”
The Executive Governor’s participation in these landmark events will underscore Jigawa’s pioneering role in advancing energy access through public-private partnership models that blend investment in distribution companies with targeted mini-grid deployment.