Day: June 1, 2022

THE SIEMENS-NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION ROADMAP PARTNERSHIP: AFTER TWO YEARS, WHERE DOES IT STAND?

Upon its inception, the Siemens-Nigeria Electrification Roadmap Partnership was heralded as a landmark intervention in the Nigerian Energy Sector. After 2 years, where does it stand? Although Nigeria has been producing commercial quantities of electricity for over a century, the country’s electricity infrastructure development has been slow and inadequate, with a power supply chain that …

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WHAT WILL COST- AND SERVICE-REFLECTIVE TARIFFS MEAN FOR THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SECTOR?

In March 2020, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an order to transition from demand-based to cost-reflective and service-reflective tariffs. What will Cost- And Service-Reflective Tariffs mean for the Nigerian Electricity Sector? Tariff reform is often listed as a high-priority issue in Nigeria. In March 2020, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an order to …

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Mini-Grid-Power

CONSIDERATIONS FOR VIABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF MINI GRID PROJECTS

There are certain factors to consider to make Mini-Grid Projects viable and sustainable in African countries. These factors can be viewed from the perspectives of preconstruction and post-construction activities in this article, using Nigeria as a case. Generally, sustainability in projects entails an approach that balances the environmental, social, economic aspects of the project whilst working …

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Solar-Powered Minigrids

STEP BY STEP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF MINI-GRIDS IN NIGERIA

Before applying for a Permit or the approval of a Tripartite Contract for mini-grids in Nigeria, it is important to consider several regulatory factors. This article briefly outlines them. Introduction Before applying for a Permit or the approval of a Tripartite Contract for a mini grid project, it is important to consider if the main/national …

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