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Updated · msmeafricaonline.com · Jul 11
Nigeria Begins 11.9MW Solar Mini-Grids for 13,492 Rivers Households
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Updated · msmeafricaonline.com · Jul 11

Nigeria Begins 11.9MW Solar Mini-Grids for 13,492 Rivers Households

2 articles · Updated · msmeafricaonline.com · Jul 11

Summary

  • Four solar hybrid mini-grid projects have broken ground in Rivers State, with the federal government targeting electricity access for 13,492 households, businesses and public institutions.
  • The 11.9MW projects—implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency under the World Bank-backed DARES programme—will serve Bolo/Wakama, Gokana/Khana, Ogu/ChukuAma and Onne.
  • REA chief Abba Aliyu said the mini-grids are meant to deliver clean, affordable power while supporting businesses, healthcare, education, jobs and local livelihoods in underserved communities.
  • Aliyu said REA has already completed 16 renewable projects in Rivers State, adding more than 11.5MW for over 14,300 households and businesses, while a separate 10.5MW University of Port Harcourt solar hybrid plant awaits commissioning.
  • State officials and local leaders cast the rollout as part of broader efforts to ease Nigeria’s power shortages and use more reliable electricity to drive industrialisation and economic growth.

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