Nigerian Breweries powers its Kaduna breweries using renewables

The country's largest brewer, Nigerian Breweries Plc, has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Konexa, a Sub-Saharan Africa-focused energy developer and investor.  Konexa will deliver 100% renewable energy to cover the electricity needs of NB's two breweries in Kaduna State.

Based on the terms of the contract, Nigerian Breweries Plc has outsourced the power supply for its core business operations at its Kakuri and Kudenda breweries in Kaduna, switching from fossil fuels to hydropower-based renewable energy solutions. According to the company, this bold step is consistent with its business strategy and 'Brew a Better World' sustainability objective. It will also move the company closer to its long-term carbon-neutral objective

Joel Abrams, the Commercial Director at Konexa, remarked that the deal is part of Konexa's commitment to assisting industry, national governments, and utilities in achieving clean and reliable electricity in Nigeria and beyond. The agreement will provide long-term investment and world-class operations, which will help the industry flourish by improving reliability, service quality, and job creation.