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Saahi Nku Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid Project

Site engineering support for the deployment of a solar hybrid mini-grid system in Saahi Nku, Niger State, covering PV generation installation, LV distribution development, customer connections, smart metering and commissioning activities.

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Location

Saahi Nku, Niger State, Nigeria

Period

2022

01 / Scope of Work

Work modelled, designed or delivered.

  1. 01

    Support generation-site construction activities including site layout, fencing, PV structure installation, PV module installation and electrical equipment deployment.

  2. 02

    Support installation of PVDB, LVSG, diesel generator integration, cabling, earthing systems and electrical balance-of-system components.

  3. 03

    Participate in LV distribution network implementation including pole erection, conductor installation, customer connections and metering activities.

  4. 04

    Support customer wiring verification, smart meter installation, testing activities and commissioning preparation.

  5. 05

    Assist with technical documentation, quality checks and project completion activities.

02 / Results & Findings

Results from the project work.

  1. 01

    Supported delivery of a 100 kWp solar hybrid mini-grid serving approximately 200 customers.

  2. 02

    Supported deployment of PV generation, battery storage integration and LV distribution infrastructure.

  3. 03

    Supported successful customer connection, metering and commissioning activities.

  4. 04

    Contributed to safe project execution through field quality checks and technical coordination.

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