Foundation unveils platform for renewable vitality consciousness

The Client Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation has unveiled a digital platform to equip Nigerians with the information and instruments wanted to embrace renewable vitality options.

Unveiled in Lagos, the platform goals to democratise entry to scrub vitality sources and promote sustainable dwelling throughout the nation. CAFE, a not-for-profit organisation, focuses on empowering, defending, and enlightening shoppers in Nigeria.

The initiative is designed to deal with crucial challenges in Nigeria’s renewable vitality market, similar to the shortage of client info and high quality requirements for merchandise.

Amongst its options is a photo voltaic calculator, which helps customers decide the suitable mixture of photo voltaic panels, batteries, and cost controllers to go well with their wants.

The Govt Director of CAFE, Prof Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, mentioned, “Our mission is to make renewable vitality accessible to each Nigerian, not simply the rich.”

She added that the platform, now dwell and accessible to the general public, offers a complete hub for renewable vitality information, instruments, and sources.

“This platform empowers people with correct info to allow them to make knowledgeable choices,” Ndukwe-Okafor defined.

“Whether or not you want a single photo voltaic panel or a full system on your residence, you’ll have the steerage to keep away from substandard merchandise.”

The platform additionally addresses deceptive product specs, a standard subject within the Nigerian market. “We’ve noticed circumstances the place photo voltaic panels are marketed with larger capacities than they really ship,” she famous.

“This platform ensures shoppers have entry to verified info and a standardized method of evaluating merchandise.”

The non-profit highlighted the platform’s alignment with nationwide renewable vitality insurance policies and its assist for Nigeria’s Sustainable Growth Targets.

It additionally seeks to boost consciousness of incentives, such because the 2022 private revenue tax aid for households adopting renewable vitality options.

“We’re calling on the general public, NGOs, and personal sector stakeholders to collaborate with us,” Ndukwe-Okafor mentioned. “Via collective effort, we are able to broaden renewable vitality adoption and make it an accessible different for all Nigerians.”

The initiative additionally underscores the rising profession alternatives within the renewable vitality sector. “There’s a international demand for professionals in gear design, set up, and upkeep,” she remarked.

“At my former establishment, we even supplied programs for photo voltaic installers to fulfill this demand.”