- Vsolaris plans to deliver 64MW of decentralised power capacity as part of Nigeria’s push to expand off-grid electricity access.
- The company currently operates 101 mini-grid sites and is scaling new isolated and interconnected projects nationwide.
Vsolaris has highlighted its role in Nigeria’s decentralised power development. Specifically, the company plans to reach a total generation capacity of 64 megawatts. As a result, it aims to strengthen electricity access in underserved communities.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Vsolaris, Chantelle Abdul, shared this during a visit by the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, to the company’s Lagos office and factory. During the visit, both organisations reviewed ongoing collaboration efforts. In addition, they discussed scaling off-grid electrification solutions across Nigeria.
According to the company, Vsolaris has completed seven mini-grid projects in Plateau State. These projects are located in Langtang South, Shendam, and Bokkos Local Government Areas. Therefore, the projects already support rural electricity access in these communities.
Currently, Vsolaris manages 101 mini-grid sites across 34 local government areas in nine states. Altogether, these sites form part of the company’s planned 64MW generation portfolio. Meanwhile, 15 isolated mini-grid projects are about 75 per cent complete. At the same time, three interconnected mini-grid projects are about 50 per cent complete.
Furthermore, the company has deployed more than 6,000 smart meters. Through integrated vending platforms, Vsolaris achieves about 99 per cent revenue collection efficiency. As a result, the system improves transparency, project bankability, and service reliability.
Meanwhile, the REA reaffirmed its mandate to expand electricity access nationwide. However, the agency clarified that it provides catalytic grants rather than full project funding. Therefore, private developers must co-invest to ensure accountability and long-term sustainability.
Under the Nigeria Electrification Project, the REA has supported over 200 mini-grids nationwide. Consequently, these projects have electrified about 1.1 million households and supported hybrid power supply to 15 federal institutions. In Plateau State alone, partner mini-grids with about 850 kilowatts combined capacity currently serve seven rural communities.
In addition, the Federal Government has approved $750 million for electricity access expansion. Specifically, the funding targets electricity supply for 17.5 million Nigerians through about 1,350 mini-grids. At the same time, the programme aims to unlock about $1.1 billion in private sector investment.
During the visit, Aliyu toured Vsolaris’s assembly lines, service centres, and warehouses. He praised the company’s last-mile deployment capacity and local manufacturing support. Therefore, he noted that such capabilities are critical for scaling rural electrification nationwide.
Overall, both REA and Vsolaris stressed the importance of results-based financing, private capital participation, and community ownership. Ultimately, these factors help ensure mini-grid projects remain sustainable and impactful over time.