Schneider Electric Introduces Villaya Flex Microgrid to Boost Electricity Access in Deprived Nigerian Communities
What’s this about?
- Schneider Electric launched the Villaya Flex microgrid solution to serve off-grid communities in Nigeria as part of its Access to Energy (A2E) programme, announced at the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) in Lagos.
- The A2E programme is integral to Schneider Electric’s commitment to sustainable development, aiming to provide universal access to clean energy, alleviate poverty, and support economic growth.
- Key representatives at the launch highlighted Schneider Electric’s extensive global presence, diverse partnerships, and dedication to delivering sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities in Nigeria and across Africa.
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Schneider Electric, a leading global company specialising in energy management and automation and offering various integrated energy solutions to its customers, launched the Villaya Flex microgrid solution to serve off-grid communities thanks to its Access to Energy (A2E) programme.
Schneider Electric announced this launch at a press briefing at the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) Conference, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria, with a focus on universal access to sustainable energy solutions.
Present at the press conference were key representatives from Schneider Electric: Ajibola Akindele, Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa; Thomas Bonicel, Director MEAS, Access to Energy, Schneider Electric; Teina Teibowei, Commercial Leader, Microgrid, Schneider Electric; Omobolanle Omotayo, Marketing Communication Manager, Schneider Electric West Africa; and media representatives, amongst others.
The A2E programme is part of Schneider Electric’s commitment to fulfilling sustainable development goals by alleviating poverty and protecting the environment while growing economically in a green and sustainable manner.
What they are saying…
Addressing Schneider Electric’s impact and the transformative initiatives undertaken across Africa and in Nigeria, Ajibola Akindele, Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa, said, “Schneider Electric is a company that is almost 200 years old. We are a global company—a global company with a local presence in over 110 countries and 150 thousand employees across the world. Our mission is to be a global digital partner for sustainability and efficiency, empowering all to make the most of our energy resources and bridge progress and sustainability for all.”
He added that they have over a hundred partners serving all their customers in regions they serve across various industries: power sector, real estate, transportation, oil and gas, telecommunication, and travel and tourism.
Akindele said that with a million electricians, 6,000+ official distributors of Schneider Electric, and 120 thousand point-of-sale distributors, Schneider Electric is a diversified company closely knit to our customers and delivering solutions that address the Nigerian market.
Thomas Bonicel, speaking on Schneider Electric’s A2E programme, emphasised the programme’s mission to empower communities through clean and reliable energy access.
He said, “Schneider Electric’s Access to Energy programme provides comprehensive approaches to support universal access to sustainable, safe, and clean energy for developing countries, including Africa, which includes training and entrepreneurship programmes, social and inclusive business, and investment funds. By 2030, we want to be net zero-ready in all our operations, with an end-to-end carbon-neutral value chain by 2040 and a net zero C02 value chain by 2050.”
According to Bonicel, Schneider Electric has a wide range of access-to-energy solutions suitable for electrifying small homes and micro-enterprises, fundamental public services, and villages and communities.
Source: techpoint.africa
