LPV Technologies says it is ramping up local production of TÜV-certified solar panels as a means of addressing import delays, which is one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges in the solar market.

The group head of supply chain at Levene Energy, owners of LPVT Technologies, Olugbenga Odunlami, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Mr Odunlami said that by manufacturing locally, the company intended to eliminate the long delays and uncertainties associated with imports, while delivering solar panels that met globally recognised standards.

Mr Odunlami stated that by manufacturing IEC-standard modules in Lagos, they were ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality for energy projects nationwide. He said that by reducing dependency on foreign supply chains, LPVT was helping Nigeria build a more resilient energy infrastructure.

According to him, LPVT’s solar panels are engineered not just for compliance, but for consequence, designed to thrive in Nigeria’s real-world energy environments.

Mr Odunlami said, “We recognise how urgent Nigeria’s energy needs are. From the heat-soaked rooftops of Lagos to the dust-laden outskirts of Sokoto, each panel is field tested where energy matters most, ensuring resilience, reliability, and relevance beyond the lab.

“The result is a high-performance panel that delivers superior energy yield and long-term reliability. This move not only supports Nigeria’s local content policy but also empowers developers and installers with a dependable, premium-grade alternative to low-quality imports.”

According to him, LPVT’s commitment to timely supply and consistent quality is reshaping the solar procurement landscape.

He stated that the company’s approach combines speed, quality, and accessibility, highlighting that these are key ingredients for accelerating solar adoption nationwide.

According to Mr Odunlami, in addition to solving logistical challenges, LPVT’s local production model contributes to job creation and industrial growth locally.

He said that the company’s Lagos-based facility was a hub of innovation, where Nigerian engineers and technicians collaborated to produce panels that rivalled global brands.

He noted that this synergy between local talent and international standards was redefining the solar value chain in Nigeria.

The supply chain manager at LPV Technologies, Vincent Eka, stated that field tests conducted by several distributors and offtakers have consistently shown that its locally manufactured panels outperform imported alternatives.

Mr Eka said that the locally produced panels are traceable, tested, trusted, and backed by Nigerian engineers who understand the terrain and the technology. He said that LPVT’s edge lay in its use of advanced monocrystalline cells, Grade A components, and a high-tech production line.

According to him, this combination enables the panels to deliver higher energy yield, slower degradation over time, and more dependable performance, especially in Africa’s demanding conditions.

Mr. Eka added that LPVT’s certification journey involved rigorous audits, testing, and validation, resulting in a product that installers and developers could rely on.

He said that in contrast to the uncertainty of unverified imports, LPVT’s panels come with a guarantee of quality and a track record of success.

Mr Eka stressed that the solar panels it produced were the future of solar in Nigeria – accountable, high-performing, and proudly local.

(NAN)