Factsheet

Nigeria’s energy crisis not only hampers its industrial and economic growth but also affects the daily lives of its citizens. Women and children are greatly impacted as a result of persistent energy challenges, especially in rural areas. Many communities in Nigeria remain unconnected to the national grid, and some that are connected receive inadequate service,…

Climate change is a pressing global challenge that is currently underway, posing a significant threat to humanity due to the high levels of carbon emissions. To effectively address the impact of climate change, it is important for us to adopt sustainable practices aimed at reducing our carbon footprint. The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN)…

Carbon emissions primarily result from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, industrial processes, transportation, domestic activities, and deforestation. These emissions contribute to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing global warming, which negatively impacted the environment and human well-being. Reducing carbon emissions requires collective efforts and strategies aimed at cutting…

Solar energy is a type of renewable energy that comes from the sun. It is created through the conversion of sunlight into usable energy, such as electricity or heat (thermal). This process is typically achieved through the use of solar panels or concentrated solar power systems. Solar energy is a highly abundant energy resource, in…

Renewable energy refers to energy that comes from naturally replenishing sources, such as sunlight, wind, geothermal, and hydropower. Renewable energy has several positive impacts on human health. Aside been reliable energy sources, they can reduce the amount of harmful pollutants that are released into the environment. This fact sheet highlights the significance of renewable energy…

Download here: Demand Side Subsidy Framework & Consumer Financing for RE Affordability  

In the last two decades, solar energy has emerged as a globally sought-after source of power generation to complement power supply from non-renewable sources. (Featured by: EmPower Nigeria – A weekly publication of Nextier Power, Supported by: John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Vol. 1 Issue 14, Oct. 11, 2017) Nigeria is specially placed at an…