- Nigeria partners with a Dutch firm on a solar panel factory that will deliver 1GW capacity and 50% local content in three years.
- The initiative will create jobs, cut emissions, and reduce dependence on costly diesel-generated electricity.
Nigeria partners with a Dutch firm on a solar panel factory in a landmark deal that will reshape the country’s clean energy sector. The agreement seeks to establish a one-gigawatt (GW) solar panel factory that enhances energy independence, creates jobs, and lowers emissions.
The initiative involves the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and Solarge BV of the Netherlands. Together, they launched Solarge Nigeria Limited, a special-purpose vehicle to build and operate the factory. In addition, the agreement was officially signed at InfraCorp’s Abuja office.
According to Abba Abubakar Aliyu, managing director of REA, the factory will achieve 50% local content within three years. The project will generate employment, boost local expertise, and ensure solar technology transfer.
Aliyu further revealed that REA has committed to purchasing at least 200MW of solar modules annually for five years. Consequently, these modules will power public sector solarisation programmes, cut diesel reliance, and trim the nation’s carbon footprint.
The collaboration combines InfraCorp’s investment strength, REA’s policy leadership, and Solarge BV’s advanced technology. It also follows the August 2025 Memorandum of Understanding that launched the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI). This government programme aims to deploy solar systems across schools, hospitals, security posts, and government offices.
InfraCorp’s CEO, Dr Lazarus Angbazo, described the venture as a bold step toward energy sovereignty. He stressed that the partnership will strengthen Nigeria’s industrialisation while securing sustainable energy. Similarly, Joost Brinkman, CEO of Solarge BV, expressed excitement, noting that the project will set a new benchmark for African solar manufacturing.
The Budget Office also emphasised that the factory supports fiscal sustainability and deepens Nigeria’s industrial base. Furthermore, the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda by building stronger local capacity and promoting energy self-reliance.
Nigeria partners with a Dutch firm on a solar panel factory to power progress, promote clean energy, and accelerate sustainable development across the nation.