JMG Limited, a hybrid and integrated electromechanical energy provider, has announced the successful installation of solar power systems at three major NIPCO Plc fuelling stations, delivering reliable, clean energy, eliminating dependence on diesel generators, and cutting annual energy costs by more than N44 million.
In a statement, JMG said the installations, located in Gwagwalada and Mpape in Abuja, as well as Lekki in Lagos, are powered by advanced hybrid systems that combine solar arrays, lithium battery storage and smart inverters. The systems provide round-the-clock electricity for fuel pumps, lighting and office operations, with each site reportedly recording zero use of grid electricity or generator power since commissioning.
“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 Abbass Hussein, Head of JMG’s Hybrid Solar Division.
Hussein said the project demonstrates that fuel retail and other energy-intensive sectors can adopt clean, cost-effective and resilient power solutions without compromising 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.
The project, completed between May and June 2025, incorporates high-efficiency solar panels, premium hybrid inverters and scalable lithium battery banks designed to ensure stable, uninterrupted power for fuel dispensing, LPG systems, lighting and administrative operations.
Speaking on the impact, NIPCO’s Station Manager at Gwagwalada, Idoko Jacob, said the systems have significantly reduced reliance on conventional power sources. “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,” he said.
Overall, the three stations are reported to generate about 88,535 kWh of electricity annually, deliver N44.4 million in cost savings, avoid 43.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and meet between 80 and 100 per cent of daily energy demand through the hybrid solar systems supported 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.
