Tranos Breaks Ground on 800 MW Solar Panel Factory in Ogun State

Nigerian manufacturing firm Tranos has officially commenced construction of a new industrial campus in Mowe, Ogun State, marking a significant step in the country’s domestic renewable energy manufacturing capabilities. The 157,440-square-metre site will feature an 800 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) panel production facility, forming part of the company’s broader consolidation and expansion strategy.

The new campus will serve as the future base for Tranos’ operations, with plans to relocate its existing Lagos-based factories to the new location. Designed to overcome current space limitations and boost output, the site will incorporate upgraded manufacturing lines and expanded operational capacity.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, representatives from the Ogun State Energy Office and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) were present, highlighting the project’s alignment with Nigeria’s national ambitions to localise renewable energy manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported components.

Phased Production and Workforce Expansion

According to the company, the facility is expected to become operational within 15 to 18 months, with an initial production line capable of generating 400 MW annually. A second production line will follow, doubling the total capacity to 800 MW by 2027.

The expansion is also set to drive employment growth, with the current workforce of 160 projected to rise to approximately 400 employees over the next two years, supporting both the local economy and national industrialisation goals.

Supporting Nigeria’s Energy and Economic Goals

Once completed, the plant is poised to significantly enhance Nigeria’s ability to meet its energy access targets and support ongoing electricity market reforms. The facility’s production capacity could play a critical role in improving local solar PV availability, reducing import costs, and fostering a sustainable clean energy supply chain.

The project is widely viewed as a landmark development in Nigeria’s transition towards energy self-sufficiency, and may serve as a blueprint for further public-private collaboration in the renewable energy sector.