The Nigerian Ministry of Power has launched a tender for the construction of several off-grid solar facilities and associated infrastructure projects to improve access to energy in underserved areas. The Ministry is looking for companies who will submit bids for the construction of several facilities in different states of Nigeria and is targeting off-grid suppliers.
The Ministry has listed the following specific projects for the tender process:
Construction of off-grid/on-grid renewable energy (solar) micro utility in Umuchiaka, Lowa Autonomous Community in Ihite, Uboma LGA, Imo State
Construction of off-grid/on-grid renewable energy (solar) micro utility/Tella village or Bantage village in Wukari lga Taraba state
Construction of off-grid/on-grid renewable energy (solar) micro utility in Bayelsa state
Supply of 4o kw solar minigrid in Benue state
Provision and installation of solar hybrid minigrid supply in Benue state
The Ministry listed three more projects in the “Concession of mini-grid solar plants” category:
40 kWp solar PV minigrid network in Gnami, Kaduna state
50 kWp solar PV minigrid network in Pakau, Kaduna state
60 kWp Torankawa solar PV interconnected minigrid, Sokoto state
For a full list of project specifications and requirements, interested parties can visit the proposal information page.