Zola Electric partners OVH Energy to deepen renewable energy penetration in Nigeria

ZOLA Electric, Africa’s leading and most trusted solar energy solutions provider, has announced partnership with OVH Energy, licensee of the leading indigenous oil and gas downstream company – Oando retail brand in Nigeria, as part of its efforts to provide more Nigerians with access to clean 24 hour Power anywhere.

The Chief Executive Officer of Zola Electric, Bill Lenihan at partnership meeting between Zola Electric and OVH Energy recently in Lagos, stated that the partnership was consistent with company’s plan to make access to renewable energy products easier across Nigeria.

Lenihan further explained that the partnership offers Zola Electric access to OVH Energy’s over 385 filling stations pan-Nigeria, a strong platform to reach millions of homes and businesses with its advanced solar power solutions.

This is in line with its mission to deliver ‘Clean 24 hour power, anywhere’.

“Beyond making the lives of all Nigerians easier and more comfortable through better access to our efficient solar energy solutions, this partnership means ZOLA would also be driving more economic growth as we improve business productivity across the country,” Lenihan said.

Also speaking at the partnership meeting, the Managing Director, Zola Electric Nigeria, Abdallah Khamis explained that Zola remains committed to meeting the energy needs of consumers regardless of their economic status.

“It is a great delight to be a part of this partnership which we believe is bound to reinforce our commitment to address the energy needs confronting Nigerians. We believe this collaboration is “a clear demonstration of our strong resolve to meeting the energy needs of Nigerians, “he said.

In his own remarks, the Chief Executive Officer, OVH Energy, Huub Stokman, revealed that the partnership was a huge step toward the expansion of its Non-Fuel Revenue base, expanding its product offering beyond fuel, lubricant and gas related products and services to now include renewable energy solutions by ZOLA.

“We believe this collaboration has a huge potential of promoting and growing our business. Beyond this, we are confident that this partnership would help push the innovative solar solutions of ZOLA to meet the energy needs of Nigerians,” he added

ZOLA Electric is the leading renewable energy brand in Africa, delivering clean, affordable, reliable 24 hours power, for anyone anywhere. The company powers more than 200,000 homes and businesses across Tanzania, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria.

OVH Energy is the second largest downstream fuels company in Nigeria with assets comprising over 5000 service stations in Nigeria with supporting infrastructure, including 84,000 tons of storage and a newly built inbound logistics jetty, as well as complementary businesses, chiefly LPG filling and distribution, lubricants and an interest in a supply and bulk distribution company in Ghana.

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