Nisa Village Solar Power Generation Project

Can hybrid solar power provide off-grid electrification to Nigerian rural communities?

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, more than half the population of Nigerian rural communities are outside the electricity coverage area. This research examines the potential application of hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV)/hydro/diesel/battery systems to provide off-grid electrification to a typical Nigerian rural village.

Could solar-powered mini-grids be the answer to rural access and dirty energy?

Yet 590 million people in Africa currently live without access to electricity, the majority in rural areas. These areas risk being left even further behind. Those who have access often rely on polluting, unreliable and costly diesel-powered generators. Solar-powered mini-grids could be the answer to rural access and dirty energy.

Will China over-project a solar project?

This will increase targets over time as the region's capacity increases to support long-term solar development vision. China has adopted this. Not over-projecting results from implementing these technologies will be beneficial; this is achieved by genuinely considering project size, location, and land use.