China’s JinkoSolar to supply Nigeria with 600 MW in rooftop installations

Published: 2026-04-30 02:30:10 ET JKS

Published on 04/30/2026 at 02:30 am EDT

China’s JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) has secured 600 MW in new supply agreements to expand rooftop installations across Nigeria as rising power costs and unreliable grid supply drive demand for distributed solar, Renewables Now has reported.

The company said it will deliver 500 MW of photovoltaic modules under a framework agreement with Fouani Group, alongside a separate 100 MW contract with another local distributor for its Tiger Neo 3.0 panels.

The rollout targets commercial, industrial and residential users, where demand for alternative energy sources has increased amid higher electricity tariffs and persistent grid instability.

The agreements reflect a broader shift towards decentralised power solutions in Nigeria. Businesses and households have long relied on diesel generators to offset unreliable supply, but volatile fuel prices and environmental concerns are accelerating interest in solar. Distributed generation is increasingly viewed as a way to reduce operating costs while improving energy security.

Under the Fouani partnership, JinkoSolar’s modules will be distributed nationwide through the company’s retail and service network, expanding access to solar systems across urban and regional markets. Fouani Group Managing Director Mohamed Fouani is quoted as saying the collaboration aligns with national energy transition goals, adding that the company aims to play a central role in expanding electricity access.

The additional 100 MW deal focuses on JinkoSolar’s Tiger Neo 3.0 modules, which offer conversion efficiency of up to 24.8%. Built on n-type TOPCon technology, the panels are designed to deliver improved performance and durability compared with conventional designs, making them suited for commercial and industrial applications.

Nigeria has increasingly turned to decentralised energy systems to address chronic supply gaps, with distributed solar installations expanding as businesses seek alternatives to diesel-based backup power.