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Despite a difficult business environment and a government directionless on decarbonisation, the early green shoots of a vibrant solar sector are emerging across Nigeria
Many Nigerians see the benefits of solar systems beyond reducing emissions
HIRED HELP The burgeoning solar sector is providing a new source of employment for thousands of locals
BUY LOCAL There are early plans to produce solar panel components in Nigeria in a bid to break the reliance on foreign supply chains
KEY QUOTE Given the state of electricity supply in the country, solar offers Nigerians a more reliable alternative ...
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Nigeria’s plan to reduce its carbon emissions unsurprisingly focuses on electrification and the growth of renewables. But with a history of oil and gas dependence and high levels of energy poverty, the country has some significant hurdles to overcome first
Technology start-ups in Africa are making use of the roll-out of mobile phone networks to bring digital innovation to remote areas through pay-as-you-go models for services that can increase prosperity. For the first time, smallholders can afford solar panels for electricity while others can sign on to thriving energy-as-a-service business models that do not require an initial capital outlay
An upcoming EU supply chain law may see multinational oil and gas companies face a rise in lawsuits stemming from the environmental impacts of their operations. These traditional energy firms may consider driving more investments into less-risky renewables as a result
The emergence of low-carbon, distributed energy systems and innovative business models in Africa could provide tips to operators on the future of grids elsewhere in developed markets
