JinkoSolar, a Diamond Partner of the Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) 2026, participated in the REFA 2026 Media Press Conference held in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 29, 2026, ahead of the main forum scheduled for November 25–26, 2026. The company highlighted its efforts to improve solar energy accessibility, support local manufacturing development and expand renewable energy deployment across Nigeria.

Representing JinkoSolar, Esther Eyenobong, Sales Manager, engaged with media representatives on key issues affecting Nigeria’s solar energy sector, including affordability for households, local manufacturing ambitions and the company’s contributions to renewable energy projects in the country.

During the interaction, journalists raised questions about how middle-income households could access solar products and whether instalment payment options were available. Eyenobong identified limited access to reliable information as one of the challenges facing consumers. She explained that JinkoSolar connects interested customers with authorised distributors and local financial institutions offering solar financing and loan solutions.

She also encouraged consumers to contact JinkoSolar through its QR code to receive guidance on suitable distributors and available financing options. The initiative aims to help more Nigerian households explore affordable solar energy solutions.

Addressing Nigeria’s ambitions to strengthen domestic solar panel manufacturing, Eyenobong clarified that there was currently no ban on solar panel imports in the country. She emphasised that JinkoSolar continues to evaluate opportunities for local value creation through partnerships and collaboration.

“Local value addition is very much part of our long-term thinking for this market. We will continue contributing to knowledge sharing and capacity building in Nigeria,” she stated.

Highlighting JinkoSolar’s involvement in Nigeria’s renewable energy development, Eyenobong referred to two significant solar and energy storage projects. These include a 2.5 MW solar PV system integrated with 4.8 MWh of battery energy storage at the National Theatre in Lagos State, and a 1 MW solar PV system combined with 1 MWh of battery energy storage at the Oyo State Secretariat.

These installations demonstrate the growing adoption of integrated solar and storage solutions to improve electricity reliability for public infrastructure in Nigeria.

JinkoSolar’s participation in the media conference reinforced its commitment to supporting renewable energy development through technology deployment, industry partnerships and improved access to clean electricity across Nigeria and the wider African market.

The main REFA 2026 forum will take place on November 25–26 at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Lagos, bringing together investors, developers, utilities, regulators and policymakers to discuss renewable energy investment opportunities and accelerate Africa’s energy transition.