In the fast-evolving landscape of renewable energy, Nurudeen Issa, CEO of Sirius-X Energy, is leading a bold shift, developing a solar-wind hybrid system designed to deliver uninterrupted, sustainable electricity to homes and businesses across Africa.
He was part of the Falling Walls Lab in Berlin, Germany, a global platform where innovators from various fields present groundbreaking ideas. His work is a reflection of Sirius-X Energy’s mission to shape the future of clean, accessible power.
As the global push for energy transition intensifies, over 800 million people still lack access to electricity. Nigeria remains a leading importer and user of generators in Africa. In fact, Sub-Saharan Africa records the highest share of electricity output from fossil-fuel-powered generators, a reality that makes the search for sustainable alternatives increasingly urgent.
Renewable energy has the potential to power the world over the next 30 years. Among the available sources, wind energy stands out as one of the cheapest and most efficient even more affordable than solar in some contexts. However, in countries like Nigeria, wind technology faces a major limitation: low wind velocity.
To address this, Nurudeen Issa is developing a solar-wind hybrid system featuring a vertical wind turbine enhanced with a converging nozzle. This nozzle increases the wind flow into the turbine, allowing it to function effectively even in areas with low wind speed. By solving the problem of insufficient wind velocity, the system ensures stable energy production where traditional wind setups fall short.
A prototype of this system was exhibited at the Nigeria International Conference in 2022, where it was tested by the Ministry of Energy. The innovation received national recognition, and Nurudeen Issa was awarded “Most Outstanding Innovation” for his groundbreaking work.
This innovation represents a significant step forward in Africa’s clean energy journey.As Sirius-X Energy continues to drive clean energy development, the solar-wind hybrid system represents a major step toward reducing generator dependence and increasing access to reliable, renewable power.
