Gombe community gets 1MW solar mini-grid after 17 years off-grid

A 1MW solar mini-grid has been commissioned in Talasse, Balanga LGA, Gombe State, ending a 17-year power outage for roughly 6,000 households and businesses. The project addresses chronic energy access gaps in rural Nigeria, though its operational sustainability and maintenance remain uncertain. This marks a notable local infrastructure milestone with implications for energy access and economic activity.