Can mini grids solve Nigeria’s electricity problems?

Africa Science Focus

English - June 10, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB
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In this episode of Africa Science Focus, our reporters Ogechi Ekeanyanwu and Titilope Fadare speak to researchers who highlight Nigeria's energy access challenges and the potential of mini grids to address them.

Temilade Sesan, energy researcher and consultant, and Ewah Ileri, executive director of the International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development, a Nigerian think tank, explain what mini grids are and discuss ways to overcome regulatory hurdles to deliver sustainable energy solutions.

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This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s Sub-Saharan Africa English desk.

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