Nigeria releases off-grid solar tender
- The Nigerian Ministry of Power is approving bids to develop seven off-grid PV projects, in addition to various other installations that will certainly boost accessibility to energy.
The Nigerian Ministry of Power has released a tender for the building and construction of a number of off-grid planetary systems as well as other electrical infrastructure projects to enhance access to energy in underserved locations.
The ministry noted five solar projects in the "Works" classification:
- Building of off-grid/on-grid renewable energy (solar) micro utility in Umuchiaka, Lowa Autonomous Community in Ihite, Uboma LGA, Imo State
- Building of off-grid/on-grid renewable resource (solar) micro utility/Tella town or Bantage village in Wukari lga Taraba state
- Building of off-grid/on-grid renewable resource (solar) mini utility in Bayelsa state
- Supply of 4o kw solar minigrid in Benue state
- Provision and also setup of solar hybrid minigrid supply in Benue state
The ministry detailed 3 more projects in the "Concession of mini-grid solar plants" group:
- 40 kWp solar PV minigrid network in Gnami, Kaduna state
- 50 kWp solar PV minigrid network in Pakau, Kaduna state
- 60 kWp Torankawa solar PV interconnected minigrid, Sokoto state
The African Development Bank (AfDB) exposed plans in March to spend $200 million to expand Nigeria's power market as well as improve accessibility to power. The bank will provide the funds through the country's Rural Electrification Agency.
According to the most recent data from the International Renewable Energy Agency, Nigeria had just set up 28 MW of solar by the end of 2019, in spite of its substantial capacity.