Can Nigeria Meet its Electricity Goals by 2030? We found out. Study Summary Nigeria has set a bold target for its electricity sector, aiming to provide electricity access to over 90% of its population by 2030, with renewable energy accounting for more than 30% of the country's electricity generation. To assess the feasibility of achieving this goal, the hbs (Heinrich Böll Stiftung) supported a research initiative. Here is the summary of the research findings. By Chibueze Ebii
Living off The Grid In Nigeria Many Nigerians have grown skeptical about the power of solar. The general impression is that solar energy cannot provide a lot of power, that ‘it’s not bright’ and that it breaks down after just a few months. One solar engineer in the capital city of Abuja has gone all the way to demonstrate that this impression is wrong: He has built a block of apartments which are run entirely on renewable energy.
