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Galoru Dan Marke
LVSG: 630A | BESS Capacity: 860 kWh | Customers: 1,901. QGIS-based LV distribution network design, GIS load analysis and field delivery support.
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Kano State 10-Site Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid Distribution Network Design & Delivery
Engineering design, electrical modelling and field delivery support for a 10-site solar hybrid mini-grid programme in Kano State. The work connects QGIS-based LV network planning and customer/load data with ETAP verification, construction supervision, digital field records and as-built documentation.
Engineering Scope
Technical work and responsibilities
Develop LV distribution network designs for 10 solar hybrid mini-grid sites using QGIS from field survey data, KML coordinates and customer locations.
Translate GIS layouts into practical feeder routes, pole positions and network plans aligned with site access and construction constraints.
Perform load analysis and ETAP network modelling to support feeder planning, LV riser sizing and electrical design verification.
Support construction delivery including pole erection, conductor stringing, accessories installation, inspections and technical issue resolution.
Coordinate progress and quality verification across the programme, with direct field-management responsibility on selected sites.
Implement digital data collection through Epicollect5 for customer registration, project monitoring and engineering records.
Coordinate field verification and preparation of as-built network information for completed works.
Delivery Outcomes
Verified project results
Completed engineering design and modelling support for 10 solar hybrid mini-grid distribution networks covering approximately 67.1 km of planned LV network.
Supported a 10-site generation portfolio comprising approximately 2.04 MWp of solar PV, 6.635 MWh of battery storage and 1.47 MVA of backup generation.
Connected QGIS network planning, load analysis, ETAP verification and field execution into a single design-to-delivery workflow.
Supported distribution infrastructure serving more than 18,000 registered customer connections across the programme.
Improved field monitoring, verification and as-built documentation through structured digital data collection.
Sites / Work Packages
Project delivery structure
Individual sites or work packages delivered under the wider project assignment.
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Ganji
LVSG: 400A | BESS Capacity: 430 kWh | Customers: 1,000. Distribution network design, feeder planning, construction supervision and verification.
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Goron Maje
LVSG: 600A | BESS Capacity: 530 kWh | Customers: 1,147. GIS network planning, load assessment and LV infrastructure implementation support.
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Gwalaida
LVSG: 600A | BESS Capacity: 645 kWh | Customers: 1,468. LV distribution design, GIS analysis and construction monitoring.
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Jibga
LVSG: 800A | BESS Capacity: 860 kWh | Customers: 2,222. LV network design, ETAP cable sizing verification and field execution supervision.
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Mai Tsidau
LVSG: 800A | BESS Capacity: 1075 kWh | Customers: 2,500. GIS load analysis, distribution planning and construction progress monitoring.
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Sabon Ruwa
LVSG: 600A | BESS Capacity: 530 kWh | Customers: 941. QGIS network design, customer data integration and LV delivery support.
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San San
LVSG: 630A | BESS Capacity: 745 kWh | Customers: 1,790. Distribution network planning, field verification and engineering documentation.
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Tukui Babbar Ruga
LVSG: 400A | BESS Capacity: 315 kWh | Customers: 713. LV network design, feeder planning and construction quality verification.
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Wailare
LVSG: 600A | BESS Capacity: 645 kWh | Customers: 1,644. GIS design, feeder planning and field supervision support.
Technical Areas
Engineering methods and project disciplines
QGISETAPEpicollect5KML Survey DataGIS Load AnalysisDistribution Network DesignField Engineering
Solar Hybrid Mini-GridLV DistributionQGISETAPNetwork PlanningLoad AnalysisField DeliveryQA/QCAs-Built Documentation
Selected project evidence
Project Photos
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GIS / QGIS Outputs
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Reports / PDFs
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Reports / PDFs
Gwalaida ETAP Network Model
Representative ETAP network model for the Gwalaida site, showing the electrical modelling and design-verification workflow.
2026
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Reports / PDFs
Ganji ETAP Network Model
Representative ETAP network model for the Ganji site, showing the electrical modelling and design-verification workflow.
2026
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Reports / PDFs
Sabon Ruwa ETAP Network Model
Representative ETAP network model for the Sabon Ruwa site, showing the electrical modelling and design-verification workflow.
2026
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