There is a substantial opportunity for the implementation of distributed energy resources (DERs) across Nigeria, home to the largest number of un-electrified people in the world. A 10-year roadmap plotted out by RMI (founded as Rocky Mountain Institute) and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) indicates an over 20GW market opportunity in Nigeria through rapid expansion of utility-enabled distributed energy resources, especially renewables and batteries. Access the roadmap report: Scaling Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources in Nigeria: A Roadmap to Boost Distribution Company Revenues and Improve Power Availability and Reliability. Sadiq Mohammed, COO of Kaduna Electric on the challenges and success stories of a privatised energy market in NigeriaFAQs on distributed energy resources (DERs)How do distributed energy resources work? What is the benefit of distributed energy resources?

Source: The North Africa Journal July 26, 2024 11:06 UTC