Nigeria has an abundance of untapped renewable energy resources. Our report with the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI) discusses the various clean energy procurement options, along with key challenges and recommendations.

Download the report: 🔗 cebi.org/programs/globa…

ALLIANCE NEWS: AFD_en 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 launches the Digital Energy Challenge, a call for projects with targeted themes to support #energytransition and boost #energyaccess in Africa.

Read more here↓ #LetsChangeEnergy digital-energy.eu/en/digital-ene…

Escalating fuel expenses have forced Nigerian manufacturers to allocate 40% of their total spendings on energy. RMI's Folawiyo weighs in on the country’s first tripartite hybrid solar project aimed at improving grid reliability.

🔗 guardian.ng/opinion/low-co… via The Guardian Nigeria

As AI continues to evolve, so does its demand for energy. But is this demand really threatening our power grids?

📰 via Heatmap News: bit.ly/3xDD1V8

The GEAPP Leadership Council convened last week to discuss how we can urgently scale up initiatives.

Thank you @akin_Adesina Rania A. Al Mashat Patricia Espinosa C. Ilan Goldfajn Damilola Ogunbiyi Jon Creyts + more for your continued commitment to a just #energytransition . energyalliance.org/geapp-leadersh…

It's fantastic to see such a strong collaboration between REANigeria and RMI. Energy access is crucial for socioeconomic development. We're confident in scaling impactful initiatives in Nigeria.🇳🇬

Radical collaboration in action! #EnergyAccess #ClimateAction

In Africa, while local manufacturing of solar PV, batteries and electrical vehicles is limited to a great extent to assembly, the focus of industrial policy should be on deepening supply chains.

🔗 bit.ly/4b5gPSl via ESI Africa

Well done, Islands team!

REANigeria x RMI - Strengthening Strategic Partnerships and Expanding Innovative Energy Access Initiatives for Socioeconomic Development:

This week, #REAHQ received Jon Creyts, the CEO of RMI, alongside the Institute's Director, Global South Program, Ije Okeke.

The role of women in accelerating an equitable #energy transition can't be underestimated. It's not just about mastering the technical aspects, but also about weaving through complex social dynamics.

Explore more: 🔗 bit.ly/3Ic3gVn!

#InclusiveTransition #SDG7

Our partner in Nigeria, REANigeria, is actively and efficiently deploying #minigrids throughout the country, primarily using solar power to help increase access to electricity in areas not served by the power grid.

🔗 bit.ly/3H9aasY via POWER magazine

#EnergyAccess

Agriculture is the heartbeat of rural livelihoods, and RMI's #EnergizingAgriculture Programme in Nigeria is powerfully fueling agricultural productivity.

Discover how we're making it happen with @realREANigeria and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.⤵️
bit.ly/447AqNV

#Minigrid #SDG2

The time is now to increase collaboration & align our collective investments to accelerate the adoption of Distributed Renewable Energy #DRE in low- and middle-income countries, reaffirmed #ESMAP World Bank Guangzhe Chen & #GEAPP Joseph Nganga.
🔗: wrld.bg/eX7H50Rxvhz

'Since May 2023, Adamu has reduced his fuel costs by 75 percent with a new electric motorbike charged by the #solar   #minigrid  powering his community'.
RMI Africa rmi.org/as-petrol-pric…

Today, our Dir. for Nigeria, @Sbabamanu, had a productive meeting in Abuja with RMI's CEO Jon Creyts along with MD Ije Ikoku Okeke. This week they'll be engaging with key stakeholders to discuss opportunities in financing #Nigeria 's renewable energy projects.

Stay tuned.🇳🇬

Electrifying rural Nigeria🇳🇬! Thanks to RMI and REANigeria's Energizing Agriculture Programme, Gwam Village drivers are gaining ground with two-wheeled electric vehicles - saving money and enhancing rural power systems.

🔗 bit.ly/3vKsVAC #PoweringAgriculture #EVs

Unlocking the power of #OffshoreWind 🌊💨. Together with the island nations like the Philippines, we're tapping into a future fueled by wind energy.

Learn more: bit.ly/3Wmouau #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy

Young people’s innovation and entrepreneurship is key to Africa’s energy future, powered by initiatives such as the Africa Minigrids Program.⚡ More from UN Development's Ahunna Eziakonwa and Raul Alfaro-Pelico

📹 youtube.com/watch?v=VWqbmk…

#MiniGridsForAfrica