JMG Limited, a hybrid and integrated electromechanical energy provider, says it has successfully installed solar power systems at three major NIPCO Plc fuelling stations, delivering dependable clean energy, eliminating diesel reliance, and unlocking over N44m in annual energy cost savings.
According to a statement by JMG, the installations, located in Abuja and Lagos Lekki, feature advanced hybrid systems that combine solar arrays, lithium battery storage, and smart inverters to provide 24/7 power for fuel pumps, lighting, and office operations, saying each site has reported zero use of electricity or generator power since the systems were installed.
“We are proud to help NIPCO lead the energy transition at the retail level. The three NIPCO stations now run on an advanced hybrid solar system that combines high‑efficiency PV panels, intelligent lithium‑battery storage and smart inverters. Since commissioning, the sites have operated with zero grid or generator power, providing silent, clean, uninterrupted electricity for pumps, lighting and administration,” said the Head of JMG’s Hybrid Solar Division, Abbass Hussein.
Hussein added that this development demonstrates that fuel‑retail and other high‑energy sectors can shift to clean, cost-effective and resilient energy without sacrificing performance.
“The scalable architecture can be sized to each location and has already delivered significant savings: about 88,535 kWh/year, N44.4m in annual cost savings and a 43.8‑tonne reduction in CO₂ emissions. Collaborating with NIPCO on this initiative demonstrates a practical pathway for other firms to reduce both emissions and energy expenses,” he said.
Completed between May and June 2025, the project, it was said, incorporates high-efficiency solar panels, premium hybrid inverters, and scalable lithium battery banks designed to provide stable and uninterrupted power for fuel dispensing, LPG systems, lighting, and office operations.
According to Mr Idoko Jacob, who is NIPCO’s Station Manager at Gwagwalada, “The stations have not relied on electricity or generator power on bright-weather days since commissioning. The solar systems fully meet our daily energy needs during such periods. On days with poor weather, we supplement the solar system with generator power to ensure uninterrupted operations.”
The solar systems across the three stations in Gwagwalada, Mpape and Lekki have delivered substantial benefits, generating a total of 88,535 kWh per year, saving N44.4m annually, avoiding 43.8 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, and covering 80–100 per cent of daily energy demand with hybrid solar systems backed by lithium batteries.
“These systems allow NIPCO stations to operate independently of the grid for most of the day, with batteries absorbing excess solar production and smart inverters managing seamless transitions. Generator use has been reduced to near zero, only occasionally supporting loads during extended cloudy weather,” the report added.
