Interconnected minigrids (IMGs) are a transformative solution for improving power availability and reliability, expanding energy access, and strengthening distribution networks across Africa. By fostering collaboration between developers and utilities through a win-win-win business model, IMGs bridge the last-mile electricity gap and integrate renewable energy generation at the distribution level.
In Nigeria, the first four operational IMGs have added 3 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and 3 MWh of battery storage, have retrofitted and expanded the existing distribution network, and now serve approximately 6,300 connections in urban and peri-urban areas. These pioneering projects offer critical insights to accelerate future IMG developments – making them faster, more cost-effective, and scalable.
This report “Partnerships for Power: Unlocking Scale for Interconnected Minigrids in Nigeria” by RMI distills key lessons, presents data-driven insights, and offers actionable recommendations to drive the next phase of IMG expansion in Nigeria and beyond.
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