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REA hits 60.82MW milestone with new Yobe solar projects

The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has hit a cumulative total of 60.82 megawatts in recent decentralised mini-grid groundbreakings across the country. This milestone was achieved on Wednesday, following the flag-off ceremony for 13.92 megawatt-peak of interconnected hybrid solar projects in Yobe State. The new Yobe installation builds upon a massive wave of […]

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NERC to pay customers selling excess solar power to national grid

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced a new billing framework that will enable electricity consumers with renewable energy installations to earn credits for excess electricity exported to the national grid. The framework is contained in the Net Billing Regulations 2026, which was released by the Commission on June 3. According to the regulation, the […]

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Africa’s solar battery storage capacity to grow over 20% annually — Report

Solar battery storage in Africa is poised for rapid expansion, with capacity projected to grow by more than 20 per cent annually through 2030. This is according to the 2026 State of Africa’s Infrastructure report by the Africa Finance Corporation. The report points to accelerating deployment, falling technology costs and growing investor interest as key […]

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Viral video: Sanwo-Olu’s aide backs solar panel installation levy

The Lagos State Government has clarified that residents living in its social housing estates are required to obtain and pay for alteration permits before installing solar power systems. The Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Wale Ajetunmobi, stated this on Wednesday while responding to a viral video showing task force officials from […]

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NEMSA alerts Nigerians on fire risks from poor solar installations

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of fire incidents linked to improperly installed rooftop solar photovoltaic systems across the country. Many Nigerians are turning to solar to ensure constant power supply. However, cases of fire outbreaks from rooftop solar panels are becoming a […]

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FG approves ₦100bn for solar power in public institutions

The Federal Government has approved N100 billion under the National Public Sector Solarization Initiative to provide reliable electricity to public institutions across the country. Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Engr. Abba Aliyu, disclosed this during a visit by the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, Justice Babatunde Adejumo, to the agency’s headquarters in […]

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REA deployed over 200 mini-grids in 2025

The Rural Electrification Agency announced that it deployed over 200 mini-grids across underserved communities nationwide in 2025, a major stride toward bridging Nigeria’s electricity access gap. The installations were carried out under the Nigeria Electrification Project between January and December, REA Managing Director Abba Abubakar Aliyu said during a media briefing in Kano. Aliyu noted […]

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Nigeria partners Dutch firm on 1GW solar factory

Nigeria has partnered with a Dutch firm, Solarge BV, to establish a one-gigawatt solar panel manufacturing factory, marking a significant boost for the country’s clean energy and industrial sectors. The collaboration involves the Rural Electrification Agency and the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria, which have formally launched Solarge Nigeria Limited, a special purpose vehicle that will […]

Chinese researchers discover means to harvest electricity from raindrops
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Chinese researchers discover means to harvest electricity from raindrops

Researchers from Tsinghua University in China have introduced a revolutionary method to generate electricity from raindrops. Utilizing a device called a triboelectric nanogenerator, the team devised a system that effectively harnesses raindrop energy and converts it into electricity. Triboelectric nanogenerators, commonly used to harvest energy from waves, faced limitations when applied to droplets (D-TENGs). To […]

Nigerian firm seals $750k solar deal
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FG to provide subsidies for solar power developers 

The Rural Electrification Agency has revealed that the Federal Government intends to provide subsidies to developers of mini-grids powered by solar energy. The aim is to install these mini-grids at 150 electricity sites in seven states that are currently underserved or not served at all. The Punch reported that the Federal Government On Friday issued […]

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Nigerians’ll embrace solar energy once FG ends subsidy – Expert

The CEO of Green Technologies, Aaron Esumeh, has predicted a boom in the renewable energy industry once the Nigerian government removes subsidy on petroleum products as proposed. This is as the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) announced that fuel subsidies will end in 2023 because it is no longer sustainable. In an interview with […]

Nigerian firm seals $750k solar deal
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Nigerian firm seals $750k solar deal

A Nigerian mini-grid participant named Husk Power Systems has secured finance for solar mini-grid projects in Nasarawa State totaling $750.000. According to Nairametrics, the loan was made accessible by a German development finance organization. Husk intends to build eight new community solar microgrids in the state of Nasarawa. Funds from DEG’s Up-Scaling Program, which is […]

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