- REA and Husk deploy 250MW of decentralised renewable energy.
- Minigrids, rooftop solar, energy-efficient appliances.
- Virtual power plants, e-mobility, and 1,000 mini-grids in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Husk Power Systems (Husk) have signed an MoU to deploy up to 250MW of decentralised renewable energy (DRE) projects. This partnership aims to enhance Nigeria’s energy access, transition, and security.
The collaboration targets rural and peri-urban areas with various DRE projects, including mini-grids, rooftop solar for businesses, and energy-efficient appliances. These projects support the $750 million Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) project, which the World Bank funds and REA manages, launching later this year.
The agreement includes innovative models like Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and community services such as e-mobility, agricultural processing, cold storage, and clean cooking solutions.
Husk’s Co-Founder and CEO, Manoj Sinha, stressed the importance of public-private partnerships for universal electrification in Nigeria. “This strategic partnership with REA will fast-track our AI-enabled energy platform, improve millions of lives, reduce diesel generator use, and enhance climate resilience. Our solutions will meet each community’s needs, empowering them to prosper.”
REA’s Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, stated, “This partnership is a historic leap for our vision of Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) delivering clean electricity across Nigeria. Partnering with Husk Power helps us achieve our renewable energy goals and sets a global example.”
Husk began operations in Nigeria in 2020, providing reliable, clean electricity to households, small businesses, health clinics, schools, markets, and public institutions. As part of its Africa Sunshot initiative announced in 2023, Husk aims to establish 1,000 mini-grids in Nigeria and 1,500 more across Sub-Saharan Africa.