THE average cost of installing solar systems in the country has risen by 120 per cent to N550,000 in 2023, from N250,000 in 2022, due mainly to inflation and the depreciating value of the naira/dollar.
The naira exchanged for more than N800/$, weekend, a development that put additional pressure on local investors interested in importing solar solutions and other items from the global market.
However, the development has scuttled operations, especially new investments, supply, demand and impact on households, businesses and institutions economy-wide.
In an interview with Vanguard, weekend, President, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance, REEEAA, Prof. Magnus Onuoha, confirmed the current situation, adding that the naira should be used for all transactions in the sector.
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