An update on the ongoing installation of a solar-hybrid mini-grid in Ajia, Inukan Local Council Development Area (Ona-Ara Local Government Area). The 100KW mini-grid project is being funded by the Oyo State Government. The contract for the installation was awarded to Brook Edge Africa Ltd.
Ajia is one of four communities benefiting from the rural electrification projects fully funded by the Oyo State Government. The other communities are Otefon in Atiba Local Government Area; Agbaruru in Iwajowa Local Government Area and Arowomole in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area.
According to the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Asamu, the solar-hybrid mini-grid scheme is targeted at communities that have never had electricity from the national grid, but have sufficient economic activity to support the infrastructure.
Below is a slideshow of pictures of the ongoing solar-hybrid mini-grid project at Ajia:
