Source(s) of financing AfDB: 105327463.1 Cofinanced: 421309852.3
Implementing Agency: --
Location: Nigeria
Objectives
To increase access to electricity services for households, public institutions, and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Description
This project, implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), will be carried out nationwide with a focus on promoting technologies and business models that are emerging in Nigeria. The project aims to provide electricity to households, MSMEs and public institutions in a least-cost and timely manner. Specifically, this project has four components: Component 1 Solar Hybrid Mini Grids for Rural Economic Development;Component 2 Stand-alone Solar Systems for Homes and Enterprises;Component 3 Energizing Education; and Component 4 Technical Assistance
Benefits
Project beneficiaries will be households, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), students, faculty staff, and patients at federal universities and teaching hospitals throughout Nigeria (estimated at over 2.5 million people).
