Rural Electrification Architecture, Kano State
Dr. Adaeze Nwosu
Lead Researcher, Systems Engineering Dept.
Plain language
15 communities across Kano's Dawakin Tofa LGA had lived without grid power for decades. National grid extension was projected to cost ₦8.4 billion and take 11 years. Local solar micro-grid proposals kept failing due to poor load forecasting and mismatched battery capacity.
SE approach applied
Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to evaluate electrification options. Energy demand modelling based on household surveys. Systems architecture for hybrid solar-diesel micro-grids with smart metering. Stakeholder mapping to ensure maintenance responsibility was clearly assigned.
Disciplines Applied
Impact & results
15 communities electrified within 18 months at ₦1.2 billion — an 86% cost reduction from grid extension estimates. 2,800 households connected. A replication framework now guides the state rural energy programme covering 40 additional communities.
Dr. Adaeze Nwosu
Lead Researcher, Systems Engineering Dept.
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ASES · UNILAG
Association of Systems Engineering Students