Partnering with Husk Power to Advance Sustainable Energy <span class="txt-orange">in Nigeria's Agricultural Sector</span>
<span class="p2">Olam Agri and Husk Power have announced a groundbreaking commercial and industrial (C&I) solar project in Nigeria’s rice-producing region. This initiative will accelerate the transition of agriculture to sustainable energy infrastructure, significantly reducing reliance on expensive and polluting diesel generation.</span>
<span class="p2">Under the partnership, Husk will deploy a 1.3 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system, integrated with an 860 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS), at Olam Agri’s rice operations in Rukubi, Nasarawa State. This shift to solar power not only represents a significant step in Olam Agri’s efforts to cut diesel consumption but also towards a more sustainable and cleaner energy future.</span>
<span class="p2">Husk will supply power to Olam Agri under a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The solar-battery hybrid system will enhance voltage stability, ensuring a reliable power supply while delivering fuel cost savings and substantially reducing carbon emissions.</span>
<span class="p2">This latest initiative builds on Olam Agri’s broader commitment to integrating sustainable energy solutions across its operations in Nigeria and beyond. In 2024, the Olam Agri rice farm introduced a solar farm to power its mill operations, marking a milestone in its journey toward clean energy.</span>
<span class="p2">Beyond solar, Olam Agri is implementing additional energy-saving initiatives, including improving energy efficiency across its factories, adopting cleaner-burning fuels, and optimising production processes to minimise waste and emissions. These efforts align with Nigeria’s renewable energy goals and contribute to the global push for sustainable agricultural and food production.</span>
<span class="p2">Nigeria’s government policies and regulations further support the partnership. These policies encourage private-sector investment in renewable energy and promote solar adoption in industrial and agricultural sectors. These policies are crucial in enabling companies like Olam Agri to integrate clean energy solutions on a scale.</span>
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<span class="p2">Nigeria’s C&I solar market is rapidly expanding, with over 550MW of new solar capacity expected to be added between 2025 and 2029. This partnership underscores Husk’s mission to provide renewable energy solutions for businesses and industries, helping accelerate Nigeria’s transition from diesel to solar power.</span>
<span class="p2">By driving sustainability at scale, Husk and Olam Agri are setting a precedent for the adoption of clean energy in agriculture and industrial sectors—not just in Nigeria but across Africa and beyond.</span>
