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Most UEF supported-developers are renewable energy companies that focus entirely on solar solutions, but Hotspot Network Limited is far from that. Hotspot Network is a telecoms company that operates mobile network infrastructure and provides wireless communications to the private sector. Hotspot has been deploying mobile base stations to improve network coverage in rural communities. With the UEF funding, the company will deploy 5KW solar systems across various communities in Nigeria which will also be used as charging stations for small electrical appliances including mobile phones.  That means sustainably powered connectivity for rural communities. Watch this video to hear Deborah Ekwenye, Hotspot Network’s Business Development Manager explain how the UEF grant funding incentivizes them to develop products and services in line with SDG 7.    #FinancingEnergyProsperity #SustainableDevelopment #RuralConnectivity #Infrastructure #MobileNetworks #UniversalEnergyAccess #Solarpower #Nigeria #HotspotNetworks #UEF 

All On Off Grid Energy Business Report Publish! The report offers an in-depth look at the promising growth prospects for Nigeria's off-grid energy sector. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the current value chain and explores potential future trajectories for the industry.   Key aspects covered include the economic components of the value chain, the main players involved, participation requirements, and the challenges faced. The report also examines the sector's contribution to Nigeria's power supply capacity, its impact on the country's gross domestic product, and the opportunities for investment and job creation.   Additionally, the report highlights the significant role that Decentralized Energy Systems (DES) can play in helping Nigeria achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7, which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.   This publication is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the future of Nigeria's energy landscape and the potential of off-grid solutions to drive economic growth and development.    Executive summary below and report attached.    #AllOn ##offgrid #EnergyReport #SDG #SDG7

https://lnkd.in/d8JqT5Xx Eskom has just released their most recent grid availability data, presented in an engaging interactive map that drills down to the substation level. However, it's disconcerting to note that the grid constraints in South Africa have escalated to a critical juncture, with over half the country operating at maximum capacity. This challenging situation poses a significant obstacle to new generation projects. It underscores the need to scrutinize and potentially revise Curtailment rules, aiming to unlock additional capacity and pave the way for the expansion of renewable energy initiatives. Addressing these challenges head-on is crucial for sustaining and advancing the nation's energy landscape. #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #GridInnovation #eskom #electricity #renewableenergy

As we continue in this journey of digital bridge building across rural unserved and underserved communities, we are happy to be beneficiaries of the UEF (Universal Energy Facility) SSPU grant to energize productive use activities in these communities. This grant will not only accelerate the spread of digital infrastructure in these rural communities but will also provide sustainable and scalable energy access that will anchor small scale productive use activities. #energyaccess #digitalinclusion #sustainabledevelopmentgoals

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Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned utility, has dominated the energy sector for over a century. It monopolises generation and transmission while sharing distribution responsibilities with municipalities. However, roughly 80% of its generation comes from coal-fired power stations, and it faces other challenges. We expect that SA's energy sector reforms should open the market to greater private sector participation in power generation. The exemption of embedded projects from licensing requirements is a positive step that will simplify and expedite the process. Additionally, establishing the transmission system operator as a separate entity from Eskom will make market processes more efficient by enabling powerwheeling from generators to end users. Our report provides more detailed intelligence on the regulatory framework surrounding electricity generation in SA. https://lnkd.in/dcAZNMQi

Mark your calendars for PwC’s Annual Power and Utilities Roundtable on Thursday, 30 November 2023. Theme: “The Electricity Act 2023 – Powering Nigeria”. This exclusive gathering of industry leaders will explore the implications of the Electricity Act 2023 on Nigeria's energy landscape. Stay tuned for more updates! #PwCPowerRoundtable #PoweringNigeria #TheElectricityAct

Mark your calendars for PwC’s Annual Power and Utilities Roundtable on Thursday, 30 November 2023. Theme: “The Electricity Act 2023 – Powering Nigeria”. This exclusive gathering of industry leaders will explore the implications of the Electricity Act 2023 on Nigeria's energy landscape. Stay tuned for more updates! #PwCPowerRoundtable #PoweringNigeria #TheElectricityAct

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given the green light to purchase 450 megawatts of electricity from the Zungeru Hydro Electricity Generation Company Limited. This agreement, guided by the directive on dispatch operation, cross-order supply, and related matters, marks a significant step towards grid stability and the continuous enhancement of Nigerian electricity supply. This development shows the importance of renewable energy and highlights the critical role of regulatory bodies in shaping a sustainable energy future for Nigeria. Stay tuned for more updates on this and other key advancements in the legal and energy sectors! #EnergySector #RenewableEnergy #Electricity #NERC #ZungeruHydro #GridStability #AdvocaatLawPractice

Over the years, power sector reforms have been targeted at improving energy access in Nigeria through the sustained growth of the sector. However the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) continues to struggle with significant challenges that prevent it from meeting demand effectively. In a bid to integrate innovative solutions to solve recurrent challenges which hinder electricity generation and distribution, #NERC organized the summit on the accelerated scaleup of renewable energy (RE) and distributed energy resources (DER) in Nigeria. Participating in this summit granted me a first hand understanding of the collaborative efforts by DISCOs, investors, regulators and government agencies to drive the integration of DERs especially from RE sources in the NESI. I also understood the pivotal role of RE in expanding energy access and decarbonizing the environment. Panel discussions highlighted strategies for identifying gaps and de-risking of embedded generation to support the attainment of governmental targets as well as optimal financing models that support the development of renewable energy projects. A huge thank you goes to my boss Victor Haruna ADAMU for nominating me for this summit and his continued mentorship.