Factsheet

Nigeria’s renewable energy sector is growing but the talent needed to sustain it is leaving. The rise in workforce migration, often referred to as the “japa” trend, is creating gaps in technical expertise, increasing project costs, and slowing implementation. At the same time, many workers in the sector lack structured training and certification. Building a…

More than 86 million Nigerians live without access to electricity, while those connected to the grid face frequent blackouts because the ageing grid is fragile, and incapable of meeting rising demand. Our power crisis remains a major barrier to national growth, affecting millions every day. This widespread energy poverty reduces productivity, hinders small businesses, and…

Nigeria’s clean energy future is stalled not because of technology, but because of finance. With targets for universal electricity access and clean energy adoption, scaling renewable energy has never been more urgent. Yet, one major hurdle stands in the way, the absence of affordable, Naira-based concessional financing for renewable energy projects.

High interest rates between 12–25% and forex risks are keeping RE projects in Nigeria from reaching their full potential. Women-led enterprises, SMEs, and millions of Nigerians in energy poverty are the hardest hit. That’s why REAN, with Heinrich Boell Foundation Abuja, is advocating for Naira-based concessionary loans for RE projects, a game-changing solution to unlock…

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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…