FG commissions 581kWp solar mini-grid in Kwara community
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Oke-Oyi community, Ilorin East Local Government…
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How to apply for FG’s free solar installation training
The Federal Government, working alongside Siemens Energy and the German development agency, GIZ, has thrown open applications for a free Solar Photovoltaic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.…