Nigeria is expanding solar mini-grids and decentralised renewable-energy projects to improve electricity access for underserved communities.…
Tag: Rural Electrification
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…
REA Targets Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Companies
REA plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies that will provide utility-scale renewable electricity and compete…
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…
GEAPP at aef 2026: Financing the Next Era of African Electrification
Structuring for the Last Mile: Financing the Next Era of African Electrification, a new report from…