MTN Nigeria Partners With First WATT on Solar, Battery and EV Charging Infrastructure

June 15, 2026

Mintesinot Nigussie

MTN Nigeria and First WATT Renewable Limited have entered a renewable energy partnership that will deploy solar power, battery storage and electric vehicle charging infrastructure across selected telecommunications facilities in Nigeria, as the operator seeks to reduce diesel consumption and strengthen network resilience.

The programme combines a large-scale Energy-as-a-Service deployment with renewable energy systems designed to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure at key MTN locations nationwide.

Under the agreement, First WATT will install approximately 34 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar photovoltaic generation capacity and 40 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage across selected MTN facilities. The rollout will cover data centres, switching facilities, cable landing stations, customer service centres and other critical network infrastructure.

The companies said the investment is intended to improve energy reliability, reduce dependence on diesel-powered generation and enhance operational continuity at sites that support Nigeria’s telecommunications network.

The partnership also includes the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure to power 60-kilowatt EV charging stations at eight MTN facilities located in Ikoyi, Matori, Ojota, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Asaba, Kano and Ibadan.

Both companies said the initiative is expected to increase the share of renewable energy used across MTN’s operations while supporting the development of cleaner transport infrastructure.

Based on current assumptions, the programme is projected to avoid approximately 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over a five-year period, subject to operational performance and final emissions calculations.

Oluwole Eweje, Chief Executive Officer of First WATT Renewable Corporation, said the project would strengthen energy infrastructure supporting Nigeria’s digital economy while improving power reliability at mission-critical facilities.