A simple rule of thumb when embarking on a solar project is understanding it takes 100 sqft for every 1kW of solar panels. Extrapolating this, a 1 MW solar PV power plant should require about 100000 sqft (about 2.5 acres, or 1 hectare). 1 acre of land is equal to 43,560 Sq ft.
 
On the average, the typical Nigerian family residing in an urban city can consume about 2.5kwH-6.5kWH of energy measured at an instant depending on the time of day, size of family home, income level of the family, number of appliances in the home, etc. Hence, for a 10 Hectare space that can accommodate up to 150 homes or more, a minimum of 1 Hectare space is required for ....Read more