Elektron Renewables has boosted the solar capacity at Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, to approximately 1.5 MWp.
The expansion adds 902.4 kWp of new solar capacity, bringing the mall’s total installed capacity to 1,502.4 kWp. This makes Jabi Lake Mall the largest rooftop solar installation on a shopping mall in West Africa.
The expanded solar project is expected to meet 70 percent of the mall’s power demand, generating an estimated 110,000 kWh of electricity each month. This translates to approximately 1,320 MWh annually, significantly reducing the mall’s reliance on grid power.
Jabi Lake Mall is one of Nigeria’s leading retail destinations, receives over 500,000 visitors monthly, and has 100 retail outlets. The solar expansion aligns with the mall’s efforts to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability in Nigeria’s retail sector.
Sianny Ayodele, head of Elektron Renewables, noted that the project demonstrated that renewable energy has become critical infrastructure for commercial and industrial businesses.
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“As energy demand continues to grow and businesses seek greater cost certainty and reliability, distributed renewable energy is increasingly becoming a strategic business decision.” “Expanding the mall’s rooftop solar installation to approximately 1.5 MWp is an important milestone for Elektron Renewables.”
Ayodele added that it demonstrates what is possible when customers have the confidence to invest in renewable energy at scale, and it reinforces the organisation’s commitment to delivering energy solutions that create long-term value for its clients.
For a destination that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every month, reliable energy is vital in keeping businesses operating and customer experiences uninterrupted.
Projects like Jabi Lake Mall prove that renewable energy is increasingly capable of supporting the operational demands of major commercial destinations.
Tolu Sokenu, partner at Grene Capital, manager of Jabi Lake Mall, said the project reflects how disciplined, long-term capital investment can strengthen an asset’s performance and resilience.
“We look for opportunities to enhance the quality and relevance of our assets in ways that create lasting value — and future-proof a market-leading mall.”
The Jabi Lake Mall project reflects Elektron Renewables’ commitment to developing practical, commercially viable renewable energy solutions that help businesses meet today’s energy needs while preparing for tomorrows.
It also illustrates how renewable energy is becoming an integral part of the long-term planning behind large commercial developments, supporting businesses to improve reliability, resilience, and operational performance.