Mission 300 has connected more than 50 million people across 40 African countries, with Nigeria accounting…
Tag: Off-grid energy
REA Unveils Forum To Strengthen Nigeria’s Off-Grid Energy Sector
The Rural Electrification Agency will launch an Off-Grid Sector Coordination Forum in Abuja on September 28,…
Nigeria Expands Solar Power Drive To Improve Electricity Access
Nigeria is expanding solar mini-grids and decentralised renewable-energy projects to improve electricity access for underserved communities.…
IRENA Urges Nigeria to Strengthen Solar Mini-Grid Policies
IRENA says Nigeria needs stronger policies, technical skills, certification, safety standards and open metering to expand…
DARES Reaches 5.3m Nigerians, but Renewable Capacity Lags
Nigeria’s DARES programme has reached 5.3 million people but delivered only 41.25MW of its 465MW renewable…
REA Secures ₦50bn for Mini-Grids and Renewables
REA secured ₦50bn to finance renewable energy and mini-grid projects in underserved communities. Another $119m from…
Nigeria Connects 4.5m to Electricity Under Mission 300
Tanzania, Nigeria and Ethiopia have delivered the highest number of new electricity connections under the Mission…
EMC ELICOM Wins Contract to Build 3MW Solar Plant in DR Congo
EMC ELICOM will develop a 3MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Nioki Centre under DR Congo’s…
NASENI, REA Sign MoU to Advance Nigeria First Energy Agenda
NASENI and REA have signed an MoU to promote locally manufactured renewable energy technologies and reduce…
Ghana to Expand Renewable Energy Projects as Green Transition
Ghana plans to accelerate the deployment of solar power, mini-grids, rooftop solar systems and off-grid energy…