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Sherisse Alexander , Chief Business Officer , WATT Renewable Corporation

little being done to improve the situation , many Nigerians have become apathetic to it despite the physical , mental and financial toll that generators take .

Reliable access to data , now , is a must , and as data centres come online , there are further benefits created when data centre operators opt for solar plus storage . Less generator use means less noise and air pollution – two factors that are the cause behind a major public health crisis that is unfolding in many of Nigeria ’ s towns and cities .

In 2018 , a study conducted by the World Bank in Lagos found that air pollution led to over 11,200 premature deaths with children under five the most affected . The same study also found that air pollution caused US $ 2.1 billion in losses over the year . Generators were found to be the third most contributing factor to air pollution behind transport and industrial emissions .

Generators also contribute significantly to noise pollution , with a study conducted in Kano finding that noise levels reached as high as 82Db , just a few decibels short of causing permanent hearing loss . With

Solar plus storage solutions are a winwin for everyone . Data centre operators benefit from a reduction in their reliance on fossil fuels reducing their exposure to fossil fuel-related price shocks . In the case of on-site generation , solar plus storage directly improves energy security and reliability and , on every site , it helps to improve local air quality and reduce noise levels . Local businesses

and households also benefit , with solar plus storage helping to alleviate the strain on the grid posed by a new data centre , while also enjoying cleaner air , quieter streets and better connectivity . �

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