Retrofit advises Nigeria on economic management of boreholes

A recently established borehole management company, Retrofit, has celebrated the milestone of managing 100 boreholes since inception in November 2025.

The firm’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Micheal Ale, said the development has been possible through dedication, hard work and God’s grace.

He said deploying solar-powered systems in borehole systems promotes healthier living, adding that Retrofit is a flagship of his already established company, Male Integrated Science Nigeria Limited.

Dr Ale said Retrofit has continued to transform conventional borehole systems into efficient renewable-powered facilities across the country.

Adding that Industry analysts have noted that designing a system with generation capacity above its load requirement reduces stress on system components, enhances efficiency and extends equipment lifespan, Ale says the built-in energy buffer also ensures stable water supply during moderate fluctuations in solar intensity

His words: “We are glad to announce that we have executed close to 100 boreholes since 2025, while new ones were also fitted with solar pumps away from conventional methods of borehole operations. The idea of Retrofit is to upgrade conventional borehole both functions and abandoned projects in Nigeria into renewable energy system, helping in carbon sequestration.

“Since the Retrofit project has been established, millions of Naira have been saved from non-renewable energy system, helping the economy of the rural dwellers and boosting the operational status of the abandoned borehole facilities scattered around the communities.

“Retrofit is helping in saving cost in the operation and maintenance of the borehole facilities within homes and rural standalone infrastructure left without any management. By replacing fuel-powered generators and unstable grid electricity with solar solutions, the initiative has helped save millions of naira in operational costs. These savings directly benefit rural dwellers, institutions and small-scale industries that previously struggled with the high cost of diesel, petrol and generator maintenance.

“Furthermore, Retrofit has revived numerous abandoned borehole facilities scattered across communities, restoring them to full operational status. Many of these stand-alone infrastructures had been left without management due to high maintenance costs and unreliable power supply.

“The initiative is also significantly reducing long-term operation and maintenance expenses for households and rural infrastructure owners. With solar-powered system requiring minimal recurrent fuel costs and lower servicing demands, communities now enjoy more reliable and predictable water access,” Ale added.