The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the 10 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Kumbotso. The US$15 million asset is the country's first-ever grid-connected solar farm. This will catalyze the expansion of the country's power industry.
The 2020-tendered solar power plant, constructed on a 24-ha site, was developed by Haske Solar Company, a special-purpose vehicle owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria (80%), Kano State (15%), and Kumbotso Local Government Area (5%).
Currently, Nigeria has an installed capacity of around 2,000 MW for renewable energy.
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November 17, 2022
Nigeria plans to develop 1,650 MW hydropower PPP project
Nigeria has approved the construction of the 1,650 MW Zungeru hydropower project with a US$3 billion investment, as the country's economy suffers from low power output and poor transmission infrastruc...
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November 14, 2022
RFQ launched for 700 MW Hydroelectric PPP project in Nigeria
The Bureau of Public Enterprises has issued a Request for Qualifications for the 700 MW Zungeru Hydroelectric Power PPP project in Zungeru Town of Niger State, Nigeria.
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September 27, 2022
Empower, Multiconsult form partnership for African solar projects
Empower New Energy and Multiconsult have formed a partnership to expedite the development of renewable energy projects in Africa through the support of the African Development Bank's Sustainable Energ...
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November 24, 2021
Afreximbank signs debt financing for 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project in Abia State
African Export-Import Bank has signed a US$50 million Term Loan facility with Geometric Power Limited in connection with the Aba Integrated Power Project in Nigeria. The deal was signed on November&nb...
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September 24, 2021
Africa Finance Corporation to launch Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF)
As part of its drive to address Africa’s vulnerability to climate risk, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has created an independent asset management arm, AFC Capital Partners, with a debut offer...
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