Empower New Energy and Justrite Superstore sign $11 million solar deal for 21 locations
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- Jun 23
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Empower New Energy signs new agreement with Justrite superstores to scale up its solar and battery installations extending to 21 stores in Nigeria. - This is a proven model for cutting energy costs, reducing emissions, and improving reliability says Justrite Founder Mr. Ayo Aderinwale.
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025 – Empower New Energy is proud to announce the signing of a new agreement with Justrite Superstores to scale up its solar and battery installations to 11 additional retail locations in the southwestern Nigeria.
This Phase II expansion follows the successful rollout of solar and battery systems at already 10 existing of Justrite’s stores completed as Phase I in 2024.
CUTTING COSTS, REDUCING EMISSIONS AND IMPROVING RELAIABILITY
After having witnessed the benefits of partnering with Empower New Energy and its technical partner Powercell solarising the first 10 superstores, Justrite Superstores has uniquely decided to continue its journey to towards energy sustainability, resilience and long-term cost reduction:
“Our Phase I journey with Empower and Powercell has been transformative. We now have a proven model for cutting energy costs, reducing emissions, and improving reliability. That success gave us the confidence to move ahead with Phase II”, says Mr. Ayo Aderinwale, Chairman and Founder of Justrite, one of Nigeria’s largest and fastest growing retail chains.
INVESTMENTS OF US $11 MILLION
The ambitious Justrite solar program in Nigeria is the largest of its kind West Africa and represents a total investment of US$ 11 million, with US$ 6.5 million in phase I, and US$ 4.5 million in phase II.
“We are delighted to deepen our partnership with Justrite,” said Terje Osmundsen, CEO of Empower New Energy. “This expansion is a perfect example of happens when a partner experiences the value of use of solar energy firsthand, they are inspired to go further. We’re proud to empower that vision, says Osmundsen”.
REDUCING DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS
Justrite Superstores reported cost savings and operational efficiency after implementing installations in phase I. Reducing reliance on diesel and ensuring consistent power supply are the key motivators for scaling up for phase II. The Phase II systems will combine solar solutions with battery energy storage, ensuring reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Empower’s technical partner Powercell Limited will continue to lead engineering, procurement, and construction. Huawei Digital Power will continue as the leading equipment supplier.
CREATING JOBS AND CUTTING CO2
The agreement will provide more than 8000 MWh of clean electricity annually to the off-taker, Justrite Superstores, reducing operational costs, creating dozens of new jobs, and cutting approximately 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.
The phase II is further expansion of Empower and Justrite’s collaboration, with projects across Lagos and Ogun states totalling a capacity of 2,800 kWp of additional solar PV and 5,600 kWh of battery storage. This 2nd phase is estimated to secure around 130 jobs directly and indirectly.
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