High tariffs continue to prevent West African rural people from using energy according to Schneider Electric.
The company said that it will provide solutions for electrification initiatives in rural West African regions that struggle to obtain inexpensive and dependable electricity according to ThisDay.
The Commercial Lead for Schneider Electric’s Microgrid, Power & Grid Business Segment, Teina Teibowei, stated in a statement: “The high tariffs associated with electricity use in rural areas pose a significant barrier. Adoption might be discouraged in regions with limited economic opportunity by the excessively high cost of even basic illumination.
“The low energy consumption patterns in these communities, which are typified by single lights and outlets in homes, further exacerbate this reality,” the speaker stated.
“By addressing affordability concerns, creating economic opportunities and fostering a culture of energy consumption, we can unlock the true potential of rural electrification in West Africa, empowering communities,” said country president of Schneider Electric West Africa, Ajibola Akindele.
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, expressed concern that the Federal Government would not be able to continue providing power subsidies.
