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17.7 MW mini-grid breaks ground for five Ibadan communities

The federal government began construction of an interconnected 17.7-megawatt mini-grid intended to serve five communities in Ibadan, Oyo State. Paras Energy is developing the project.

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The project covers Bola, Jiboye, Ogo-Oluwa, Molade-Adelubi and Sooko Elega. It targets at least 20 hours of electricity a day after completion.

Eighteen new transformers are planned for distribution. The ministry distinguished this project from a separate 17.7 MW pipeline for major Ibadan institutions.

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    17.7 MW mini-grid breaks ground for five Ibadan communities

    The federal government began construction of an interconnected 17.7-megawatt mini-grid intended to serve five communities in Ibadan, Oyo State. Paras Energy is developing the project.

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Planned Ibadan project capacity

Separate mini-grid for five communities; not operating capacity17.7
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Project coverage and planned distribution infrastructure

Number of target communities5
Number of new transformers planned for installation18
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Minimum daily supply target after completion

At least hours per day; not a measured supply result20
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