As UKNIAF we learned several lessons helping to develop the National Integrated Resource Plan which will guide the future of Nigeria’s power sector.
Despite Nigeria investing an estimated USD 1.9 billion annually in climate-related activities, this is just 11% of the USD 17.7 billion needed to meet its emissions reduction goals by 2030. In this episode, we ask the critical questions: What’s driving these disparities? How can they be addressed? And what are the emerging opportunities, especially in light of the new Electricity Act 2023, which opens doors for renewable energy development across all 36 states?
UKNIAF worked on a project that trialled integrating a solar microgrid with Nigeria’s national grid. The aim was to develop a replicable model for future microgrid interconnections.
Power sector transitions and the flexible advisory approach.
Eyo Ekpo, UKNIAF’s Power Sector Team lead speaks with Arise News on the significance of the National Integrated Electricity Policy on the day of its handover on August 28, 2024.
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The Women on the Grid Hub (WotGH) recently held an informal STEM advocacy lunch session with 25 female engineering undergraduates from Nile University, Abuja.
This event is part of UKNIAF’s ongoing support of the WotGH, which ultimately aims to position the Hub as a strategic policy and engagement partner.
