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    You are at:Home»Africa»Over 86 Million Nigerians are to Benefit from Jeff Bezos’s and Rockefeller’s Solar Mini-Grids Initiative

    Over 86 Million Nigerians are to Benefit from Jeff Bezos’s and Rockefeller’s Solar Mini-Grids Initiative

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    By Smart Megwai on October 22, 2024 Africa, Electricity, Infrastructure, Solar Power, Sustainable Development

    The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is tackling Nigeria’s chronic power shortages head-on with a solar mini-grid initiative. Backed by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, GEAPP is driving the development of renewable energy infrastructure to bring electricity to millions of Nigerians currently living without this basic necessity.

    Launched in 2021 in collaboration with the Ikea Foundation, GEAPP focuses on accelerating the clean energy transition in developing countries. The organisation’s efforts in Nigeria are particularly crucial, as the country grapples with a crippling energy deficit that leaves over 86 million people – nearly half the population – without access to electricity.

    GEAPP’s solar mini-grid initiative aims to provide reliable and sustainable power to underserved communities across Nigeria. The organisation is working with private developers to build and operate these mini-grids, which can operate independently or connect to the national grid, providing a much-needed boost to electricity access.

    GEAPP’s first interconnected solar mini-grid in Nigeria was completed in December 2023, with two more currently under construction and funding secured for a fourth. These projects demonstrate the viability of mini-grids as a solution to Nigeria’s power challenges.

    This initiative builds on previous efforts by the Bezos Earth Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation to support sustainable development in Africa. In 2023, the Bezos Earth Fund pledged $22.8 million to land restoration projects across the continent. Now, through GEAPP, they are expanding their focus to include renewable energy, with a particular emphasis on solar mini-grids in Nigeria.

    GEAPP’s strategy involves more than just building mini-grids. The organisation is also working to strengthen the enabling environment for renewable energy development in Nigeria. This includes supporting policy reforms, providing technical assistance to developers, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

    The initiative aims to install 10 gigawatts of renewable energy mini-grids across all 11 power distribution regions in Nigeria. This goal not only addresses the electricity access gap but also contributes to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.

    Providing access to electricity has far-reaching benefits. It can improve healthcare, education, and economic opportunities, particularly in rural areas. By empowering communities with reliable power, GEAPP’s initiative can contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development in Nigeria.

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