EEI Markets

The Sabon Gari Market, built in 1914, is a one stop, all-inclusive market for commodities located right in the heart of the city of Kano State and covers an area of approx. 22 hectares with over 13,000 shops. The market is very popular and of the large markets which attract customers from all over the Northern part of Nigeria. It consists of both indigenes and non-indigenes, that trade in all manner of businesses ranging from textiles to groceries, tools, cosmetics, costumes, baby wears, etc.

1. Sabon Gari Market is powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. The market is being electrified in phases. Currently on Phase 4. Phase 1 powered 500 shops, Phase 2 powered 3,000 shops, Phase 3 powered 4,000 shops and Phase 4 is to complete the whole market.

3. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

4. The developer in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

5. There is an Incorporated SPV is called Sabon Gari Energy Solutions Limited (SGESL).

6. Fully set up and furnished Customer Service Shop.

The Sura Shopping Complex is located in Eti-Osa Local Government Area in Lagos State. It is an ultra-modern shopping market built to improve the marketing experience from the old Sura Market adjacent to it. The Shopping Complex covers an area land of about 42,000sqm, with 1,047 shops used mainly for commercial purposes. Sura Shopping Complex is particularly known for discounted household items, domestic goods, food stuff, fruit and vegetables. The Shopping Complex is located at Osbourne Road, Simpson Street, Lagos Island.

1. Sura Shopping Complex receives power from an existing Gas Fired Power Plant which is about 2km away.

2. The Shopping Complex is fully electrified and has an Independent Distribution Network that has the capacity to supply the estimated total demand of 1.5MW to the entire complex.

3. The developer in charge of the project is Solad Power Holdings.

4. There is an Incorporated SPV called Sura Independent Power Limited (SIPL).

5. Fully set up and furnished Customer Service Shop.

6. During the recent communication engagement held at Sura Shopping Complex, the traders are generally satisfied with the SIPL services.

Iponri Shopping Complex is a series of shops located in Surulere, Lagos. The complex is well known for souvenirs for all occasions and is also home to all kinds of household and electronic products. It is not as big as the other markets found in Lagos, but it serves its purpose as the go to place for such products. Most people have stalls/shops that they rent, where they display their wares, while others are under umbrellas. Iponri Market has a sum of 1,759 shops

1. Iponri Market is to be powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. The market is to be electrified in phases. Phase 1 electrification is complete and consists of 530 shops with Phase 2 in view.

3. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

4. The developer in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

5. Incorporated SPV named Iponri Market Energy Solution Limited (IMESL).

6. Fully set up and furnished Customer Service Shop.

7. Phase 2 construction activities to start soon in the market.

Edaiken market also known as Uselu market is one of the most prominent markets in Benin City, located on the Ugbowo Lagos road in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The market stocks a wide range of items from food items, clothes, fabrics, vegetables, meat, plastics, cooking utensils, cosmetics, drinks and beverages. It is highly patronised by people living around the Ugbowo area and also students of the University of Benin because of the proximity of the market to the Ugbowo campus. The market has a total of 523 shops.

1. Edaiken Market powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. The market is being electrified in phases. Phase 1 has 168 shops powered.

3. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

4. The developer in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

5. There is an Incorporated SPV is called Edaiken Market Energy Solutions Limited.

Ita Osun also known as "New Market" was formally known as Olabisi Onabanjo market is located in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun state along the Balogun Kuku road. It is a general goods market with over 4,000 shops dealing in all household items, provisions, farm produce and fabric. The market is well structured with the market management building within the complex. Shopping at the market is quite convenient because of its layout and accessible car park

1. Ita-Osun Market is to be powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. The market is to be electrified in phases. There is a pilot project which consists of 56 shops. Phase 1 has 508 connected shops in the market.

3. The market has 3 functional hubs, Hub 0 is houses the boxes used for the pilot, while hub 001 and 002 cover the rest of the installations that make up Phase 1.

4. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

5. The contractor in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

6. There is an Incorporated SPV called Ita-Osun Market Energy Solutions Limited.

Nepa 1 Market also known as Caring Hearts Mall is one of the textile markets in Africa; It is a major Textile Market and is located Akure south with a total of 255 shops. This market is known mainly for clothing, lifestyle, sample materials, ankara textiles, english laces and george materials. During the festive seasons, the influx of customers to the market doubles

1. Nepa 1 Market is to be powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. Construction is complete, market is electrified and monthly uptake rate for power is steadily increasing.

3. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

4. The developer in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

5. There is an Incorporated SPV called Ondo Markets Energy Solutions Limited.

Nepa 2 market also known as NEPA Neighborhood Market is also located south of Akure in Ondo State, it is on the same axis with Nepa 1 market. This market is made up of open stalls and it’s a market that is known for food stuffs, farm produce and household items. There are 308 shops in the market

1. Nepa 2 Market is to be powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. Construction is complete, market is electrified and monthly uptake rate for power is steadily increasing.

3. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

4. The developer in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

5. There is an Incorporated SPV called Ondo Markets Energy Solutions Limited

Isinkan Caring Heart Market, generally known as Isikan Market is a big market divided into three sections. Isikan section 1 is known for household items, tailoring and textile, Isikan section 2 focuses on food stuffs and farm produce while Isikan section 3 is known for sale of plastic, household and personal items. Isinkan Market is located in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. The market has a total number of 486 shops.

1. Isinkan Market is to be powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. The market construction and connection happened in one phase.

3. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

4. The developer in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

5. There is an Incorporated SPV called Isinkan Market Energy Solution Limited.

Kanti Kwari Market, Kano State is the biggest textile market in Africa. This market is known mainly for clothing, lifestyle, sample materials and offering ankara textiles, english laces, and george materials. This market has witnessed influx of Chinese traders who sell their wares at cheaper rates to customers to the disadvantage of indigenous traders. During the Ramadan season and festive seasons, the influx of customers to the market more than doubles. Kanti Kwari market has over 24,000 shop

1. Kanti Kwari market is to be powered by High Capacity Solar Home Systems with the presence of Hubs for housing the inverters and batteries.

2. The market is to be electrified in phases. There is a pilot project which consists of over 50 wired shops.

3. Connected shops are retrofitted with energy saving bulbs, fans and charging ports and are also metered.

4. The developer in charge of the project is Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.

5. There is an Incorporated SPV is called Kanti Kwari Market Virtus Energy Solutions Limited.