Solar provides effective alternative to grid with rising energy cost – Jammal

Rabi Jammal, chief commercial officer, JMG, says solar provides an effective alternative to grid and other forms of electricity with the rising cost of fossil fuel on the back of ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.

“Traditional energy is becoming costly, especially with the cost of diesel rising. Solar energy provides a very effective alternative to this kind of energy,” Jammal said during the Engineering sustainability and solar adoption walk, held on Friday March 27, 2026 to deepen awareness about solar adoption.

Themed, ‘Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future’, Jammal said the essence of the walk was to deepen awareness about solar power adoption as alternative to grid and other forms of power in Nigeria.

He disclosed that the theme was influenced by the public on the need to effectively interact with consumers on the back of making solar adoption relatable with end users as a critical service and contribution in community building.

According to him, the sustainability walk will help drive the message home to consumers that renewable energy adoption is the way to go. “There’s a lot of adoption in Nigeria. It is growing steadily day by day. We are very glad to see that the technology is being believed in and it’s successful,” Jammal said, adding that solar is essential to achieve energy access for all.

Engineering has always driven progress, but the choices we make today will define the future we leave behind. Solar energy is no longer an option; it’s the path forward. This walk is our way of taking ownership, our way of leading that change, responsibly and boldly.”

Jammal disclosed that JMG is positioned as a catalyst for Nigeria’s renewable energy transition, and not just reinforcing its leadership in engineering excellence. “We want to create an impact. We want to engage with the communities that we live in, and we want to serve the community to make energy access available for all.”