- Nigeria will begin large-scale production of made-in-Nigeria solar panels and battery systems.
- The initiative will strengthen local manufacturing and drive renewable energy transformation.
Nigeria is preparing to manufacture its own clean energy technologies. Soon, solar panels and battery systems made in Nigeria will enter the market. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the plan during the Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) 2025, held in Abuja.
Nigeria will add nearly four gigawatts of solar manufacturing capacity through new partnerships and investment agreements each year. This figure represents about 80 per cent of the country’s current national generation output. Consequently, this development highlights growing private sector confidence in Nigeria’s energy policies and long-term growth direction.
Adelabu emphasised that NREIF 2025 marks a significant turning point. Indeed, Nigeria aims to lead Africa’s renewable energy transformation by turning bold ambitions into tangible outcomes. Under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, the Ministry of Power continues translating strategic plans into measurable results.
Meanwhile, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) plays a crucial role in this mission. It expands electricity access to unserved communities while promoting distributed renewable systems. Furthermore, the agency builds investor trust through transparency and consistent project delivery. Together, the Ministry and REA are reshaping Nigeria’s energy story from access to industrialisation and dependence to domestic value creation.
In addition, the Federal Government has approved a ₦4 trillion debt refinancing plan to settle outstanding payments owed to power generation companies and gas suppliers. This decisive move will rebuild trust and attract new private investment. At the same time, the Ministry is improving payment frameworks, encouraging cost-reflective tariffs, and welcoming financiers to invest in renewable energy projects across the nation.
Adelabu pointed out that Nigeria’s population of more than 230 million demands far more than the existing five-gigawatt capacity. Therefore, investing in renewable energy now is about meeting demand and igniting a long-term economic multiplier effect that will define the nation’s future.
Similarly, REA’s Managing Director, Engr. Abba Aliyu observed that Africa holds 60 per cent of the world’s best solar potential yet attracts less than 3 per cent of global renewable investment. For this reason, Nigeria must turn its comparative advantage into a competitive strength. By producing Made in Nigeria solar panels, the nation can create jobs, support innovation, and build a sustainable industrial base.
Aliyu confirmed that REA’s $3 billion project portfolio will now prioritise domestic value creation. Ultimately, the Forum brings together innovators, financiers, manufacturers, and regulators to ensure Nigeria captures the full benefits of its clean energy transition.