Renewables
FG begins construction of 17.7MW Oyo mini-grids
CEII brief
Punch reported on 15 Oct 2026: FG begins construction of 17.7MW Oyo mini-grids.
Read the full story on PunchThe Federal Government has commenced the construction of five interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts in Oyo State.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
22.0% of electricity in Nigeria was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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