The installations, located in Gwagwalada and Mpape in Abuja, as well as Lekki in Lagos, are powered by advanced hybrid energy systems that combine high-efficiency solar panels, lithium battery storage and smart inverters. According to JMG, the systems now provide round-the-clock electricity for fuel dispensing, lighting and office operations at the stations.
In a statement, the company said the project has enabled the stations to operate with zero reliance on grid electricity or generators since commissioning, delivering clean, silent and uninterrupted power while generating annual energy savings of over N44m.
Speaking on the project, the Head of JMG’s Hybrid Solar Division, Abbass Hussein, said the initiative demonstrates the viability of renewable energy for high-energy commercial operations.
“We are proud to help NIPCO lead the energy transition at the retail level. The three stations now run on advanced hybrid solar systems that integrate intelligent lithium-battery storage and smart inverters. Since commissioning, the sites have operated with zero grid or generator power, providing uninterrupted electricity for pumps, lighting and administrative functions,” Hussein said.
He added that the systems show fuel retail and other energy-intensive sectors can adopt clean and cost-effective solutions without compromising operational efficiency.
According to JMG, the scalable architecture of the installations allows each system to be tailored to the specific energy needs of its location. Collectively, the three stations now generate about 88,535 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, translating into N44.4m in cost savings and a 43.8-tonne reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
The project, completed between May and June 2025, features premium hybrid inverters and expandable lithium battery banks designed to ensure stable power supply for fuel pumps, LPG systems, lighting and office equipment.
Confirming the impact of the installations, NIPCO’s Station Manager at Gwagwalada, Mr Idoko Jacob, said the solar systems have fully met the stations’ energy needs under normal weather conditions.
“Since commissioning, the stations have not relied on electricity or generator power on bright-weather days. On days with poor weather, we only supplement with generator power to ensure uninterrupted operations,” he said.
Overall, the hybrid solar systems are reported to cover between 80 and 100 per cent of daily energy demand at the three stations, with batteries storing excess solar generation and smart inverters managing seamless power transitions. Generator usage, JMG noted, has been reduced to near zero, reinforcing the potential of renewable energy solutions in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.