The Prospect of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in the Nigerian Power Sector

The Nigerian power sector is encountering significant challenges due to a lack of investment, an aging…

Virtual Power Plants, Benefits and Possible Applications in the Nigeria Power Sector

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are an emerging technology in the energy sector which allows the aggregation…

Soleil-Nyakiriza Project Commences for Solar and Clean Cooking in Burundi

The “Soleil-Nyakiriza” or Rural Community Solar Energy Project is being carried out in Burundi. The Ministry…

UNDP Supports Project combines Solar and Agriculture in 9 Countries

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently launched the Large-Scale…

Nigeria Off-Grid Market Acceleration Program’s (NOMAP) Stakeholder Convening on Productive Use of Energy

[Press Release] — Abuja, April 13, 2023 – The Nigeria Off-Grid Market Acceleration Program (NOMAP), a…

What Nigeria Can Learn From Zambia’s Electricity Sector

Electricity supply is one of the predominant development challenges in Nigeria. The sector has struggled for…

Nigeria’s Power Sector Is Struggling — Collaborative Business Models for Distributed Energy Resources Can Help

Of the approximately 200 million people in Nigeria — sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy — 85 million…

Covid-19 Green Off-Grid Support Receives $20m Funding

The funding partners of the Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform announce an additional $20 million in funding.…

UK Solar Initiative to Close Nigeria’s Energy Deficit

UK’s Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility to bridge the energy gap in Nigeria. The programme…

REA, InfraCredit Sign MoU for Off-grid Infrastructure Financing

REA plans to eradicate challenges associated with off-grid financing. The MoU will catalyse long-term investments in…