Determined to prevent annual estimated emission of 35,793,360g of CO2, Sahara Group has installed wind turbines at the Egbin Power Plc.
The wind turbines would power critical security and
essential services architectures at the power plant, the company announced in a
statement on Thursday.
Egbin Power, a Sahara Group Power Generation company, is the
largest privately-run thermal plant in sub-Saharan Africa, with an installed
capacity of 1320MW and ongoing expansion plans to enhance its capacity through
a mix of clean energy solutions.
The statement added that the company has continued its quest
to promote environmental sustainability in its businesses across upstream,
midstream, downstream, power, technology, and infrastructure sectors globally.
The Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group,
Ejiro Gray, said the project aligns with Egbin’s sustainability goals geared
towards reducing the plant’s carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner,
greener future.
“By harnessing wind energy instead of relying on
conventional power sources, the project promises sustainable reduction in
carbon emissions
“Using the operational potential of the 15 wind turbines
installed at Egbin Power, we would reduce an estimated 35,793,360g of CO2
annually.” Gray noted.
She further said that the success of the project would serve
as a blueprint for implementing similar renewable energy solutions across
Sahara Group’s other businesses in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
“Replicating this model could ultimately propel Sahara
Group’s sustainability efforts, reduce operational costs, and strengthen our
commitment to environmental stewardship. The lessons learned from this project
could inform future renewable energy initiatives within the Sahara Group.” she
added.
The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour
said the expected reduction in carbon emissions underscores the project’s
crucial role in mitigating climate change and promoting environmental
sustainability.
He noted that the installation of the wind turbines
exemplifies Egbin’s commitment to adopting clean energy solutions and aligning
with global efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions.
“The project will ensure uninterrupted powering of our
security architecture with clean energy, while ensuring safety, seamless and
efficient operations,” he said.
Bounour stated that a robust maintenance plan would be
implemented to ensure hitch-free functioning of the wind turbines and
associated equipment.
He said the plan would include regular inspections,
lubrication of moving parts, replacement of worn components, and monitoring of
performance metrics, all in line with global standards.