Nigeria has recorded a historic milestone in its renewable energy sector as Levene Photovoltaic Technologies, in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), successfully exported locally manufactured solar panels to Accra, Ghana.
The landmark achievement marks the first time Nigeria is exporting domestically produced solar panels, positioning the country as a rising force in Africa’s clean energy manufacturing landscape.
The shipment, produced at Levene’s state-of-the-art photovoltaic assembly plant in Nigeria, underscores the growing capacity of the nation’s renewable energy industry to not only meet local demand but also compete within regional markets.
Speaking on the development, REA Managing Director Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad commended the partnership as a demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development and technological innovation. He noted that the success reflects the government’s vision to promote local content, expand renewable energy access, and create jobs through industrialization.
“This milestone proves that Nigeria can lead Africa’s clean energy transition by leveraging local expertise and infrastructure,” he said. “Our collaboration with Levene Photovoltaic Technologies shows what’s possible when the public and private sectors work together to build capacity and drive export growth.”
Levene Photovoltaic Technologies, one of Nigeria’s foremost renewable energy manufacturers, has invested heavily in research, workforce training, and modern production facilities to meet global standards. The company’s export to Ghana, officials say, is only the beginning of a broader plan to supply solar technologies to other West African countries in support of regional electrification goals.
Industry experts have lauded the export as a strategic step toward energy independence, regional trade integration, and environmental sustainability. They also noted that it could inspire confidence among investors seeking opportunities in Nigeria’s growing renewable energy market.
With this development, Nigeria joins a small but expanding group of African nations capable of producing and exporting solar technologies, reinforcing its ambition to become a hub for green innovation and manufacturing on the continent.
The achievement aligns with the Federal Government’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP), which targets universal energy access and a net-zero emissions pathway by 2060.
