Solar

ANALYSIS: Nigeria looks to solar for quick-fire renewables boost

Nigeria’s federal government has embarked on an ambitious 1GW utility-scale solar initiative, as the West African country looks to increase its power supplies from renewable sources and reduce its reliance on oil and gas production.

Solar panels in northwest Nigeria. The government is seeking a major increase in deployment
Solar panels in northwest Nigeria. The government is seeking a major increase in deployment
  • Christopher Hopson in London
Published 20 July 2016, 11:21Updated 25 October 2016, 16:00
Middle East & Africa