With the implementation of a solar energy system at a branch of Unity Bank in Bauchi, Nigeria, Daystar Power successfully installed its 100th solar power system since the company’s foundation in 2017.
This corresponds to a growth of 733% in the number of installed systems compared to the previous year, and a 20-fold increase in the total installed power capacity, from 291 kW last September to 5.6 MW this month.
By shifting electricity supply from diesel generators to environmentally-friendly solar hybrid solutions, Daystar Power has been able to reduce C02 emission by more than 360 metric tons to date. Overall, Daystar Power’s innovative power solutions consistently save its customers 20-30% of their power costs while reducing noise and air pollution.
Daystar Power works with West Africa’s leading lenders, including Ecobank, Wema Bank, Unity Bank and Access Bank. Besides banking and manufacturing, clients in the agricultural as well as education and health sectors have also indicated strong interest in adopting renewable energy, adding to Daystar Power’s client base. In addition to Nigeria, systems have been installed in Ghana, where Daystar Power opened a subsidiary in April.
Christian Wessels, founder and executive at Daystar Power, said: “With our full-service offerings we cover not only installing the photovoltaic systems but also providing maintenance in the long-term to ensure long-term operations – a rapidly growing demand of businesses and institutions in West Africa. I therefore assume that we can double the amount of installed systems to 200 by the end of this year.”
Hilary Ajuebon, divisional head of resources at Unity Bank, said: “Sustainability and environmental protection are fundamental principles to run all our business activities at Unity Bank. The bank has already received various awards for supporting multiple initiatives that encourage ecological sustainability aimed at reducing the impact of climate change. We are therefore particularly delighted to have Daystar Power as a close partner helping us to convert our power supply of all our branches to solar energy in the long run.”
