Creating Impact

I remember the day a local farmer asked me why his crops weren’t growing the way they used to. “It’s like the sun is angry,” he said. That moment stuck with me—not just because of the truth in his words, but because it reminded me that climate change isn’t a…

Most solar companies in Nigeria sell hardware. But Michael Olaitan reveals what customers are truly buying—and how the industry needs to shift.

When I started in solar energy in Nigeria, I thought the biggest challenge was convincing people to go green. But the real challenge is deeper. Over the last two years, I’ve spoken to over 100+ solar customers across Nigeria. Some chats were brief. Others turned into long discussions about power,…

Attending Solar & Storage Live in London this year wasn’t just an opportunity to check out the latest in solar technology. It was a powerful reminder of one truth: No single company can scale solar alone. Everywhere I turned at the event—whether on the exhibition floor, during breakout sessions, or…

When it comes to alternative power in Nigeria, most people have one big question: Which is more cost-effective—solar or a generator? To answer this, we spoke with Michael Olaitan, a solar energy expert and co-founder of PowerNow, a company helping Nigerians transition to affordable solar energy. Michael Olaitan understands this…