可再生能源驱动的可持续发展：尼日利亚（英）2026

NIGERIA © IRENA 2026 Unless otherwise stated, material in this publication may be freely used, shared, copied, reproduced, printed and/or stored,provided that appropriate acknowledgement is given of IRENA as the source and copyright holder. Material in this publicationthat is attributed to third parties may be subject to separate terms of use and restrictions, and appropriate permissions fromthese third parties may need to be secured before any use of such material. ISBN: 978-92-9260-739-5 Citation:IRENA (2026),Sustainable development powered by renewables: Nigeria, International RenewableEnergy Agency, Abu Dhabi. About IRENA The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supportscountries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for internationalco-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledgeon renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewableenergy,including bioenergy,geothermal,hydropower,ocean,solar and wind energy in the pursuit ofsustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report was authored by Edi Assoumou (IRENA consultant), Adrian Gonzalez (IRENA), Arina Anisie,Juan Pablo Jimenez Navarro and and Francisco Boshell (ex-IRENA). Relevant contributions were made byGayathri Nair, Rebecca Bisangwa and Daniel Russo (IRENA). The report was developed under the guidanceof Norela Constantinescu and James Walker (IRENA). The report benefited from the expert input of B.F. Ibrahim Sulu, Muhammed Musa Gaji and Ladan MohammedJaafar (Energy Commission of Nigeria), Wilson Alli (Zaaptron Consulting Limited), John Alabi (TransmissionCompany of Nigeria), Yusuf Abdussalam (Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission), Emmanuel JamesOgbaje and Godfrey Aba (Abuja Electricity Distribution Company), Dolapo Kukoyi and Precious Oladokun(DETAIL Commercial Solicitors) and Marie Schippers (Walloon Air and Climate Agency). Valuable input was also provided by IRENA colleagues Paul Komor, Kamlesh Dookayka, Giedre Viskantaite,Diala Hawila, Ntsebo Sephelane, Mamadou Goundiam, Athir Nouicer and Thierry Odou. Editing and production were managed by Francis Field with the support of Stephanie Clarke. The report wascopyedited by Justin French-Brooks, with graphic design by Myrto Petrou. IRENA is grateful for the generous support of Wallonia (Kingdom of Belgium). For further information or to provide feedback:publications@irena.org This report can be downloaded fromwww.irena.org/publications Disclaimer This publication and the material herein are provided “as is”. All reasonable precautions have been taken by IRENA to verify the reliabilityof the material in this publication. However, neither IRENA nor any of its officials, agents, data or other third-party content providersprovides a warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, and they accept no responsibility or liability for any consequence of use ofthe publication or material herein. The information contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of all Members of IRENA. The mention of specific companiesor certain projects or products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by IRENA in preference to others of a similarnature that are not mentioned. The designations employed and the presentation of material herein do not imply the expression of anyopinion on the part of IRENA concerning the legal status of any region, country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerningthe delimitation of frontiers or boundaries. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION5 CONTEXT6KEY CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED7 HYDROPOWER HUB FOR ENHANCING FLEXIBILITYAND SYSTEM SECURITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 MODERNISING EXISTING HYDROPOWER PLANTS AND PLANNING NEW CAPACITY10REDUCING POWER SYSTEM LOSSES11MODERNISINGTHE GRIDS AND BUILDING NEW INTERCONNECTORS12 SOLUTION II: CO-ORDINATED MINI-GRID DEVELOPMENT 13 THE DARES PROJECT13COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MINI-GRIDS15INTERACTIONWITH THE MAIN GRID16TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONAL DESIGN FOR RELIABILITY18ECONOMICAND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES18 CONCLUSION20 Nigeria is a leading economic and energy player in Africa. It has a population of over 237 millionas of 2025 and is the largest economy in West Africa. Historically, the country’s energy system hasbeen shaped by its abundant oil and gas reserves which have supported industrial growth anddomestic consumption. However, Nigeria’s vast renewable resources offer a unique opportunity todiversify its energy mix and strengthen power system reliability and long-term resilience. The country possesses abundant solar and wind potential, which is geographically well distributed,particularly for complementing hydropower, and is largely untapped. Harnessing the