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The Power of Innovation: Solar Nigeria

The Power of Innovation: Solar Nigeria

Solar Nigeria adopted a pioneering approach and in so doing revolutionised the Nigerian solar market. In this short article we outline the main factors which contributed to the programme’s success.

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Revolutionising the Nigerian solar market and ensuring sustainability

The Solar Nigeria programme, funded by the UK government and implemented by ASI in partnership with Em-One Energy, ran from 2014 to 2020 and was Nigeria’s largest ever off-grid solar programme.  The programme played a huge role in revolutionising the off-grid solar market in the country, providing five million Nigerians, 175 schools and 48 health facilities with power and light.

In this short article we outline the key factors which contributed to the programme’s success and ongoing sustainability.

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