- d.light has been named as a key participant in Nigeria’s ambitious Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme, set to launch this month.
- The $750 million initiative, backed by the World Bank, aims to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape by expanding electrification through decentralized renewable energy solutions, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The DARES program represents a bold step toward sustainable energy access in Nigeria. Spearheaded by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, DARES will drive large-scale deployment of solar-powered mini-grids and standalone solar home systems. Of the total $750 million budget, $300 million is specifically allocated to distributed solar energy solutions, reinforcing the government’s commitment to expanding off-grid electrification and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
More than just an electrification initiative, DARES is designed to stimulate economic development by creating job opportunities, enhancing access to healthcare and education, and fostering local capacity-building for renewable energy operations and maintenance.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
