The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the European Union and the German Government, inaugurated a 504kW interconnected mini-grid in Epe on Wednesday. This development comes after years of power outages in the community due to equipment vandalism, marking a significant step towards restoring electricity access for residents.

The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Aliyu, stated that mini-grids have evolved from simple rural electrification projects into a commercially viable model for electricity delivery in Nigeria. This shift is expected to help de-risk the country's power sector and attract significant private investment, as reported by Vanguard.

The Federal Government has launched a 505kW solar mini-grid in Epe, Lagos, with plans for an additional 5MW expansion aimed at enhancing electricity access and supporting economic growth.

The United Nations and the Nigerian Government have enhanced their partnership to promote renewable energy via mini-grid solutions aimed at boosting industrialization and economic development in Africa. This initiative was highlighted during the launch of the Africa Minigrids Programme pilot project in Abuja, where the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, emphasized the importance of access to renewable energy.

WeLight, Africa’s largest solar mini-grid operator, has secured $31 million to support its expansion efforts in Nigeria. The funding aims to enhance electricity access in some of the continent's most underserved communities.

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has enhanced its partnership with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to address the issue of counterfeit and low-quality renewable energy products in Nigeria. This collaboration was announced in a statement from REAN’s Head of Communications, Mr. Oisereime Lloyd-Dietake, in Abuja.