Enlight SeriesUncategorized Utilization of Solar and Battery Technologies in Ending Power Blackouts in Nigeria by Kenechukwu Nnaka October 10, 2023 Published by Kenechukwu Nnaka October 10, 2023 12 In Nigeria, power supply blackouts are a ubiquitous experience, with almost everyone having encountered them. The country grapples with a severe energy access deficit, affecting around 85 million Nigerians. Despite the challenges, this energy gap offers a significant opportunity. Rural areas often resort to off-grid solar and battery technologies, funded by entities like the World Bank and African Development Bank through the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria. All On, an impact investor, supports numerous Nigerian energy startups in addressing this gap. However, ensuring a stable and consistent electricity supply for those connected to the national power grid remains a pressing need. The frequent blackouts, a pervasive issue, hinder economic recovery and stability. Tackling power supply challenges is paramount for a thriving economy in Nigeria, making it crucial to address the root causes of these disruptions. Click here to download. 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Kenechukwu Nnaka previous post Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and the Power Sector next post The Electricity Act 2023 and Public-Private Models for Nigeria’s Transmission Sub-Sector You may also like Environmental Consequences of Oil Theft September 11, 2024 MACBAN Bans Underage Herders, Night Grazing in Kwara September 10, 2024 Borno Gov Shares FG Food Palliative to 10,000... August 21, 2024 Liberia’s Tourism Future August 5, 2024 Bangladesh PM Leaves Country for ‘Safer Place’ After... August 5, 2024 Police Arrest Vigilante Commander With Human Skulls, Bones... July 3, 2024 Police Arrest 70-Year-Old Suspected Bandit, Three Others In... June 5, 2024 Road Crash Claims Two Health Workers, Child in... May 30, 2024 Thieves Ransack Journalist’s Home, Rob Family of Valuables... May 16, 2024 US Pauses Weapons Delivery to Israel Over Rafah... May 8, 2024