WHC Solar has trained nearly 300 solar installers in Kano State to improve installation skills and reduce technical errors as more Nigerians turn to solar energy for electricity.
The training focused on equipping technicians with the practical knowledge required to install and configure solar power systems properly for homes, businesses and industrial users.
According to a report by The PUNCH on Sunday, October 18, 2026, the programme attracted nearly 300 participants, exceeding the company’s initial target of about 250.
WHC Solar’s Chief Executive Officer, Clint Chan, said the initiative followed the company’s observation that some installers needed additional technical training to minimise installation mistakes.
Chan explained that inadequate understanding of solar technology could lead to errors that affect the performance of installed systems and the quality of service delivered to customers.
“We noticed that some installers may not fully understand the technology, which can lead to mistakes. We organised this training to help them improve their skills and become more experienced technicians who can contribute positively to society,” he said, according to The PUNCH.
The practical sessions covered the installation and configuration of inverters and lithium batteries, including how the components communicate and work together within a solar power system.
Participants are expected to receive certificates recognising their participation in the programme.
Chan said the company remained committed to Nigeria and the development of the solar energy sector, adding that its mission was to help expand access to electricity.
“Nigeria is still facing electricity challenges, which is why our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to electricity, starting with Nigeria,” he said.
The training comes as households and businesses increasingly explore solar power as an alternative electricity source. Proper installation and configuration are important to ensuring that solar systems operate as intended and provide reliable service.
Speaking at the programme, distributor Sani Abdulkadir, popularly known as ABDK, said the company invited him to participate in the training.
He observed that the adoption of solar energy among Nigerian households had increased over time.
“Before, you could count the number of houses using solar energy, but the situation is changing as more people are embracing it,” Abdulkadir said, according to The PUNCH.
The training highlights the importance of technical capacity in supporting the expansion of solar energy use, particularly as demand for alternative power solutions grows among Nigerian consumers and businesses.
