PowerChina/I²-ESS and Katar Communications have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the deployment of renewable energy solutions across Northern Nigeria, with a special focus on Kano State.
The agreement was formalised between the Global Director of PowerChina/I²-ESS, Sammi Zhou and the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Katar Communications, Ambassador Mohammed Salisu Ibrahim, during the recently concluded Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference in Lagos.
The partnership aims to accelerate access to clean and reliable electricity in underserved communities, leveraging PowerChina’s engineering expertise and Katar Communications’ strong market presence across Northern Nigeria, reports The Nation.
According to Zhou, the collaboration represents a strategic milestone in PowerChina /I²-ESS’ efforts to deepen its footprint in Nigeria while promoting sustainable development through credible local partnerships.
Zhou said: “Working with trusted firms like Katar Communications allows us to achieve our mandate, especially in Kano State and other parts of Northern Nigeria.”
She emphasised that PowerChina I²-ESS’ approach extends beyond product delivery to include after-sales support, technology transfer, and local engineer training, ensuring long-term sustainability and skill development.
“We have been present in Nigeria for more than 10 years and have established after-sales centres that double as training hubs for local engineers. This ensures ongoing technology transfer and guarantees that our partners continue to receive quality assurance at all levels,” Zhou added.
She emphasised that her firm’s long-term strategy is to empower local industries, train Nigerian engineers and expand renewable infrastructure across Africa, starting with Northern Nigeria as a focal point for scalable deployment.
