The Potential of Solar Energy in Nigeria
Do you know that ...
- Energy from the sun is FREE
- The sun provides enough energy in one hour to meet the world's annual electricity demands
- Only 40% of Nigeria's population has access to electricity
- The rural population spends in excess of N80 per kWh on candles/kerosene lanterns
- San Francisco Airport and Google Campus are powered by solar
- Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja runs on solar power
- The water needs of the Ijora community in Lagos are met by a solar powered borehole
- A barber in Agege reduced his power consumption costs by approx. 70% by converting to solar power
- Solar power is easy to install, requires no fuel, no maintenance, operates automatically. Solar panels have an output warranty of 25 years
- Solar produces clean energy resulting in reduced carbon emissions which are harmful to one's health and the environment
- Solar solutions can be customized to suit individual requirements from powering an entire building to illuminating a single light
* The African Development Bank Group Paper at the Nigeria Energy & Power Summit (NEPS) 2011
Opportunity for Solar Entrepreneurs
Emel Advanced Power Solution (EAPS) is seeking entrepreneurs to run successful businesses of their own by selling solar solutions. We have a wide range of solar solutions that cater to both semi-urban & rural areas, including:
1. Emel Solar Kits: 50WH, 100WH, 200WH
- Portable, easy to install & multi-purpose solar solution used for lighting, phone/laptop charging & powering a radio & fan
- More reliable, safe & cost-effective than kerosene lanterns & generators
- Caters to small & large sized households, entire communities & individuals
- A useful tool for small businesses such as barbers, mobile phone charging centres, tradesmen, tailors
2. Solar powered Telephone Charging Solution
- Regular, uninterrupted & automatic power supply
- Suitable for SMEs in both rural & urban settings
- More cost-effective than small sized generators
3. Solar powered Barbing Solution
- Regular, uninterrupted & automatic power supply
- Suitable for SMEs in both rural & urban settings
- More cost-effective than small sized generators
Why partner with Emel?
- Emel has been in Nigeria for over 40 years & is a recognized brand
- Emel believes in win : win partnerships; long-term, mutually beneficial & profitable
- History of successful partnerships with our Trade Partners (TP). For example, one of our TP in the North started with one product in Kano; today he supplies multiple products across four business verticals to the entire Northern region.
- EAPS is the Authorised Distributor for Suntech, the world's largest producer of solar panels.
- Suntech has delivered more than 20,000,000 solar panels to over a thousand customers in more than 80 countries. Its reference sites include Google Campus, San Francisco Airport, Nellis Air Force Base and others.
What kind of partners do we want?
- Self-motivated, driven & ambitious
- Ability to think out of the box
- Access to a network of people
- Determined individuals with strong communication skills
- Intuition to seek & identify good business opportunities
What will you benefit?
- The opportunity to set up & run a successful business of your own in a new & untapped market. Emel will provide the knowledge, skill & expertise. We will support you at every step with full-fledged training in solar energy, our products & solutions; sales & marketing support; inventory control & management & any other assistance required.
- Marketing & selling a range of innovative & customized products at a profit. Our products have been designed to meet a particular need in the market, are cost-effective & can be sold for a profit.
- Partnership with an established company & brand. Emel has been in Nigeria for over 40 years, we are a recognized brand amongst Nigerian consumers.
- Pay back to Society. By selling solar products & solutions, you will be lighting up lives in Nigeria & making a contribution to the environment.
