Nigerdock migrates to Solar, displaces 40% of Daytime Energy use

Nigerian Maritime company, Nigerdock, has said it is displacing 40% of its daytime energy use following recent solar installations at its Snake Island office in Lagos state.

Nigerdock’s Chief Executive Officer, Maher Jarmakani who disclosed this in a statement, noted that the migration to solar energy is also helping the company to cut down on its greenhouse emission. 

He said: “As a self-sustaining economic hub, improving our energy consumption and reducing our carbon footprint is pivotal to our long-term operations and success. Our renewable energy solution will provide us and our growing clientele with consistent power and greater ease to conduct business.

“This project is part of a wider push by Nigerdock to develop 20 megawatts (MW) of sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable power within the free zone. Current solar operations enable Nigerdock to displace 40% of its daytime energy consumption, reduce CO2 output by about 2,000 metric tons, and achieve significant emission reduction targets.

Jarmakani revealed  that The solar power expansion is the next step in Nigerdock’s journey towards green port status, highlighting the company’s vision and commitment to Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, the Blue Economy, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Nigerdock is a leading Nigerian maritime company operating the largest multipurpose terminal and shipyard in Lagos servicing customers in the energy, logistics, offshore and shipping sectors.

The shipyard was originally built with power generating sets fully covering the power needs of the shipyard. However, in recent times, more businesses are migrating to renewables.