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THE West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) has signed a Solar Lease Agreement with Starsight Energy to provide an estimated 1.2 gigawatt hours (GWh) of solar power per year over a 15-year term, reports London's Port Technology.
In 2024, 30 per cent of the terminals' power will reportedly be generated from renewable sources, replacing diesel generators. APM Terminals (APMT) noted that this agreement represents a significant step forward in WACT''s ambition to reach net-zero emissions.
"The topic of decarbonisation and renewable energy is something I am passionate about. This signing marks the first big step towards WACT's net-zero journey, and it's a moment we can all be proud of," said WACT managing director Jeethu Jose.
Said Starsight Energy Nigeria managing director Ladi Sanni: "This collaboration supports our mission of assisting global brands like APM Terminals/WACT transition to clean energy."
According to APMT, the project will build a 1,092 kilowatt peak (kWp) solar-only system in two stages.
This project is intended to considerably lower WACT's carbon footprint by around 20 kilotonnes (kt) of CO2 during the course of the agreement.
Furthermore, the project is consistent with Nigeria's overall objective of moving from fossil fuels to greener energy sources.
In April, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced a US$600 million investment by Maersk to improve Nigeria's port infrastructure and enable additional container shipping services in Nigerian ports.
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