{"id":122444,"date":"2025-09-23T21:07:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T20:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=122444"},"modified":"2025-09-23T21:07:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T20:07:24","slug":"power-nigeria-secures-2m-for-clean-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/power-nigeria-secures-2m-for-clean-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Power: \u200eNigeria Secures $2m for Clean Energy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By \u200eDaniel Adaji<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eNigeria has secured over $2 million from the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to scale interconnected mini-grids, a move that will accelerate access to clean, reliable electricity for hundreds of thousands of people.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe announcement was made on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York on Tuesday, where GEAPP unveiled a total of $16 million in commitments to expand energy access across Africa.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe funding is part of Mission 300, a joint initiative led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eIn Nigeria, the $2 million allocation will support efforts with RMI to expand deployment of 100 megawatts (MW) of interconnected mini-grids, develop a pipeline of 500MW, and lower costs for communities and utilities.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eCEO of RMI,\u00a0 Jon Creyts said: \u201cInterconnected mini grids are a game-changer for Nigeria\u2019s energy future. By combining on-site renewables with grid power, mini-grids deliver reliable, affordable electricity to underserved communities, reduce reliance on costly diesel, and create new value for developers and utilities. With support from the Energy Alliance, we\u2019re scaling this model to accelerate energy access for millions of Nigerians.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe initiative comes as 600 million Africans still lack electricity, while millions more face unreliable or unaffordable access. Energy experts say closing this gap is critical to economic growth and climate resilience.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eWoochong Um, CEO of GEAPP, stressed the urgency of collective action. \u201cOur Alliance\u2019s work in Africa, including Mission 300, is proof of what\u2019s possible when governments, business, and philanthropy act together with urgency and purpose\u2014turning ambition into real power, real jobs, and real opportunity for millions across the continent.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eOther commitments announced at UNGA 80 include $7 million for decentralized renewable energy projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, $5 million to Odyssey Energy Solutions for clean technology demand aggregation in Sierra Leone, Madagascar and Nigeria, and $1.5 million to support South Africa\u2019s just energy transition.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eEmily McAteer, Co-founder and CEO of Odyssey added: \u201cMobilizing clean energy investments at scale is critical to achieving universal energy access and enhancing climate resilience.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e\u201cBy reducing costs and accelerating deployment timelines, we are creating a more efficient and investable market for distributed renewable energy.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eCarol Koech, GEAPP\u2019s Vice President for Africa, emphasized the need for coordination.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200e\u201cThe Alliance recognizes the tremendous challenge that energy access poses to communities across Africa, and the lack of coordination is a major brake on progress. We are continuing to align public, private and philanthropic partners to channel resources wherever we can to create the greatest impact,&#8221; he said.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eSince its launch at COP26 in 2021, GEAPP has awarded $503 million in catalytic funding, unlocking $7.8 billion in investment. 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