The Sahara Group has invested in wind turbines at Egbin Power Ltd to prevent annual expected CO2 emissions of 35,793,360g.
The company announced in a statement on Thursday that the wind turbines will be used to power critical security and essential services architecture at the plant.
Egbin Power, the largest privately owned thermal power plant in sub-Saharan Africa, with an installed capacity of 1320 megawatts and ongoing expansion plans to increase its capacities through a combination of clean energy solutions, belongs to the Sahara Group.
In addition, the company stated that it has continued to pursue the objective of promoting environmental sustainability in its businesses across upstream, downstream, energy, technology, and infrastructure sectors throughout the world.
Commenting, the Director of Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, said the project is in line with the objectives of the Egbin Sustainability Programme, which aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the plants and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.
“By harnessing wind energy instead of relying on conventional power sources, the project promises sustainable reduction in carbon emissions
“Using the operational potential of the 15 wind turbines installed at Egbin Power, we would reduce an estimated 35,793,360g of CO2 annually.” Gray expounded.
In addition, she pointed out that the success of this project would set a precedent for implementation in all Sahara Group undertakings within Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East of similarly energy-efficient solutions.
she said “Replicating this model could ultimately propel Sahara Group’s sustainability efforts, reduce operational costs, and strengthen our commitment to environmental stewardship. The lessons learned from this project could inform future renewable energy initiatives within the Sahara Group.”
In his remark, the Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour said the project’s key role in mitigating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability is underlined by the expected reduction of carbon emissions.
He stated that the installation of the wind turbines exemplifies Egbin’s commitment to adopting clean energy solutions and aligning with global efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions.
He said, “The project will ensure uninterrupted powering of our security architecture with clean energy while ensuring safety, seamless and efficient operations.”
According to him, in line with global standards, this plan includes periodic inspections of the moving parts, lubrication, and replacement of damaged components as well as monitoring of performance metrics.
