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| Babatunde Fashola, Minister For Power, Works and Housing,Nigeria |
Mini-grids, which are electricity supply systems with their own power generation capacity, mostly from renewable energy, supplying more than one customer and can operate either in isolation from or connected to an existing distribution network has been said to enhance investment in the power sector.
The regulations for mini-grids which are the country’s first were the result of engagement between NERC and industry stakeholders, covers the licensing, tariff and technical standards for all mini-grids from 0kW to 1MW.
Reacting to the new regulations for electricity mini-grids, many industry players allude to the fact that the new regulations will boost electricity supply in no small measure.
The Nigeria Country Manager for Power for All, Ms. Ify Malo, said: “The regulations will go a long way to boosting investment in renewable energy through mini-grids and providing electricity to consumers in underserved and unserved areas. In particular, the cost-reflective tariffs and clearly defined procedures for obtaining permits will encourage solar mini-grid developers.” She also noted that “The regulations also define rights for communities being connected to mini-grids in order to protect them, which will encourage communities to install mini-grids for power supply.”
Similarly, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian mini-grid developer GVE, Mr. Ifeanyi Orajaka, said: “The signing of the mini-grid regulation into law marks the beginning of the much-needed disruption that will eventually ensure that all Nigerians, irrespective of the region of abode, will have access to stable and reliable electricity. Orajaka stated that this is a bold step from the Federal Government, adding that “It will go a long way in attracting private investments that will solve Nigeria’s electricity crisis.”
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