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Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) has signed a partnership agreement with Granville Energy (Pty) Limited to design, finance, build, and operate a 100-megawatt (MW) floating solar power plant at the Kainji Hydropower Plant in Niger State. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held in Abuja on Tuesday. The project represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s renewable energy development, combining solar and hydropower technologies to enhance grid stability, improve power access, and support the nation’s clean energy transition.

Speaking at the event, Sani Bello, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mainstream Energy Solutions, said the initiative is a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s power landscape through sustainable energy solutions. “This 100 MW floating solar project embodies our commitment to increasing power generation while promoting environmentally friendly and socially responsible energy,” Bello stated. “Once operational, it will supply clean and reliable electricity to thousands of Nigerian homes and businesses, advancing our mission of powering economic growth in an eco-conscious manner.” He added that the agreement aligns with MESL’s renewable energy strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility objectives.

Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), described the agreement as a key step toward expanding Nigeria’s renewable energy mix. “Nigeria still has the highest number of people without access to electricity, especially in rural communities,” Aliyu said. “Distributed renewable energy remains the most cost-effective and sustainable solution to bridge this gap.”