Partnerships for Power: Unlocking Scale for Interconnected Minigrids in Nigeria
Lessons learned from the first wave of interconnected minigrids: Insights and Recommendations for Nigeria's Power Sector.
Webinar – Partnerships for Power: The First Wave of Interconnected Minigrid Projects in Nigeria
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Interconnected minigrids (IMGs) in Africa offer a win-win-win solution for consumers, DisCos (power distribution companies), and developers. These pioneering collaborative solutions can help close the energy access deficit in many African countries. IMGs are flexible energy resources connected to a main energy grid — essentially power stations that combine solar PV, battery storage, and backup fossil fuel generators with power from the grid for an optimized energy provision.
This webinar presented the key learnings and insights from the first four IMGs in Nigeria. Backed by data and real-world experiences collected by the developers, DisCos, and RMI, this webinar presented key takeaways on IMG project costs, timelines, construction, and operations, and discusses strategies to scale IMGs in Nigeria and beyond.
The webinar was presented by RMI and GEAPP and included a panel discussion with key implementing partners and industry stakeholders.
Co-presented by:
Speakers
Fauzia Chevonne Okediji
Manager, Utility Innovation, The Global Energy Alliance for People & Planet (GEAPP)
Abba Aliyu
CEO, Rural Electrification Agency
Fatima Haliru
Power Purchase Lead, Ikeja Electric
John Ufeoshi
Lead, Business & Project Development, PowerGen Renewable Energy
Henry Ureh
CEO, Daway Coast
Resources
Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources Hub
RMI's Utility-Enabled DERs Hub aims to demonstrate and accelerate how utility-enabled DERs can enhance distribution network flexibility and provide supplementary services to the national grid. The DER Hub offers templates for contract agreements, financial models, and project implementation plans, as well as case studies and other resources for utilities and developers to fast-track project implementation timelines and increase data sharing and transparency. Through collaboration with local partners, RMI intends to scale and replicate successful approaches within Nigeria and across the region.
Scaling Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources in Nigeria
A roadmap for how utility-enabled renewables can boost Nigerian distribution company revenues and provide affordable, reliable electricity to customers.
PRESENTATION: Partnership for Power - Presentation Slides
Read the presentation slides from this webinar here.
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