Nigeria begins exporting locally made solar panels to Ghana after boosting capacity to 300MW

Nigeria has started exporting locally manufactured solar panels to Ghana, the Rural Electrification Agency announced today. The country's solar panel manufacturing capacity jumped to 300 megawatts from 120 MW in just two years, driven by a $425 million federal investment plan. This development strengthens regional integration and energy security, with Nigeria eyeing solar deployments in border communities to support cross-border electricity trade. The government says its electrification model is gaining recognition across Africa. The $425 million investment also targets establishing eight renewable energy manufacturing facilities nationwide, building on commitments secured at the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum 2025. Will this export boom spur job creation in Nigeria's growing solar sector, or should policymakers focus more on domestic electrification before expanding internationally?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/23/nigeria-now-exports-solar-panels-to-ghana-fg/