Renewable Energy

Nigeria exported N85.7 billion worth of solar panels to the United States, Burkina Faso, India, Indonesia and Ghana in the first quarter of 2026.

Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort has saved N513 million in energy costs after a $200,000 solar investment cut the facility’s diesel dependence significantly.

Daystar Power and Sterling Bank have launched a financing model that lets Nigerian businesses switch to solar energy without heavy upfront costs.

Rwanda has eliminated 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions and reached 36 percent of its 2030 climate target, but a $6.2 billion funding gap looms large.

Nigeria has launched national guidelines for integrating solar mini-grids into its power grid, backed by Germany and the EU under the NESP program.

Lagos-based Kore Solar has been named Nigeria’s outstanding solar energy solutions firm by the National Association of Polytechnic Students at a Lagos ceremony.

Ghana has launched a $182 million energy efficiency plan to cut power waste in public institutions and generate GH¢2.57 billion in electricity savings.

Liberia’s first-ever solar farm is already supplying electricity to the national grid, even as construction at the Mount Coffee site continues.

Nigeria’s renewable energy industry and its electricity regulator have deepened ties, pledging stronger policy coordination and a faster clean energy transition.

KEY POINTS Eskom has commenced construction of a new R1.2 billion 75-megawatt solar power plant at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State province, marking a major milestone in …