Uche Cecil Izuora
Indigenous downstream petroleum company NipCo Plc, has achieved an energy efficiency breakthrough with installation of solar power systems marking a shift from inefficient grid supply to more dependable power system.
The Company achieved this through JMG Limited, Nigeria’s trusted hybrid and integrated
The project, which involved the installation of solar power systems at three of NIPCO’s stations in Gwagwalada, Lekki, and Mpape, delivered dependable clean energy, eliminating diesel reliance, and unlocking over ₦44 million in annual energy cost savings.
The installations feature advanced hybrid systems combining solar arrays, lithium battery storage, and smart inverters to provide 24/7energy for fuel pumps, lighting, and office operations. Each site has reported zero use of electricity or generator power since the systems were installed.
We are proud to help NIPCO lead the energy transition at the retail level,” said Abbass Hussein, Head of JMG’s Hybrid Solar Division.
The three NIPCO stations now run on an advanced hybrid solar system that combines high‑efficiency PV panels, intelligent lithium‑battery storage and smart inverters. Since commissioning, the sites have operated with zero grid or generator power, providing silent, clean, uninterrupted electricity for pumps, lighting and administration.
This demonstrates that fuel‑retail and other high‑energy sectors can shift to clean, cost‑effective, resilient energy without sacrificing performance. The scalable architecture can be sized to each location and has already delivered significant savings, about 88,535 kWh/year, ₦44.4
Collaborating with NIPCO on this initiative demonstrates a practical pathway for other firms to reduce both emissions and energy expenses,” Hussein added
The project, which was completed between May and June 2025, features high-efficiency solar panels, premium hybrid inverters, and scalable lithium battery banks.
The systems are designed to provide stable and uninterrupted power for mission-critical fuel dispensing, LPG systems, lighting, and office operations.
According to Mr. Idoko Jacob, NIPCO’s Station Manager at Gwagwalada, “The stations have not relied on electricity or generator power on bright-weather days since commissioning.
The solar systems fully meet our daily energy needs during such periods. On days with poor weather, we supplement the solar system with generator power to ensure uninterrupted operations.”
The key impacts across all 3 stations include a total solar generation of 88,535 kWh/year, annual cost savings of ₦44.4 million, CO₂ emissions avoided of 43.8 tonnes/year, load coverage of 80–100 per cent of daily energy demand, and a system type of hybrid solar with lithium battery backup.
The NIPCO Gwagwalada Station has a solar output of 42,450 kWh/year, annual savings of ₦15.6 million, and CO₂ reduction of 15,332.76 kg/year, with a system installed consisting of a 20kW Deye LV Hybrid Inverter, 26.8kWp Solar PV, and 51.2kWh Lithium Battery Storage.
The NIPCO Lekki Station has a solar output of 3,635 kWh/year, annual savings of ₦12 million, and CO₂ reduction of 13,130.1 kg/year, with a system installed consisting of a 25kW Must Hybrid Inverter, 22.95kWp Solar PV, and 76.8kWh Lithium Battery Storage.
The NIPCO Mpape Station has a solar output of 42,450 kWh/year, annual savings of ₦16.8 million, and CO₂ reduction of 15,332.76 kg/year, with a system installed consisting of a 20kW Deye LV Hybrid Inverter, 26.8kWp Solar PV, and 61.44kWh Lithium Battery Storage.
These systems allow NIPCO stations to operate independently of the grid for most of the day, with batteries absorbing excess solar production and smart inverters managing seamless transitions. Generator use has been reduced to near zero, only occasionally supporting loads during extended cloudy weather.
Since commissioning, the solar systems have fully powered our operations. We are satisfied and impressed by the reliability and savings,” said Mr. Idoko Jacob, Station Manager atGwagwalada.
JMG delivers reliable and efficient solar solutions, whether for small homes or large enterprises, and is equipped to meet any energy requirement with the best in solar technology.