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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
To accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition and industrialisation agenda, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) and Netherlands-based Solarge BV have announced the creation of Solarge Nigeria Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that will establish and operate a one-gigawatt (GW) solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing facility in Nigeria.
The agreement was formally signed at InfraCorp’s office in Abuja yesterday, signaling a strategic collaboration designed to advance local renewable energy production and support the Federal Government’s clean energy objectives.
According to a statement from REA, the co-ownership and strategic offtake agreement aligns with the Federal Government’s National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI) and the broader goals of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), which aim to expand clean energy access across public institutions while building robust local content in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector.
“This public-private partnership will leverage InfraCorp’s investment mobilisation capacity, REA’s policy leadership in rural electrification and public sector solarisation and Solarge BV’s advanced technology and manufacturing expertise to localise high-quality solar PV production in Nigeria,” the statement said.
The state-of-the-art facility is expected to achieve 50 percent local content within the first three years and will support extensive technology transfer, workforce training, and job creation, furthering Nigeria’s energy transition and industrial policy goals.
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Under the agreement, REA has committed to procuring at least 200MW of solar modules annually for five years from Solarge Nigeria Limited for NPSSI, RHIDF, and other public electrification programmes.
Speaking during the signing, Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu Kurfi, highlighted the strategic significance of the partnership: “It not only supports our fiscal sustainability goals but also deepens Nigeria’s industrial base and energy self-reliance.”
REA Managing Director and CEO, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, added: “Through this joint venture, we are not only creating access to clean energy but building the local capacity to manufacture it. This initiative aligns perfectly with the Renewed Hope Agenda and our mandate to electrify communities and institutions.”
The announcement positions Nigeria to reduce dependence on imported solar panels, attract further foreign investment, and strengthen its renewable energy ecosystem, while creating local employment and technical expertise in the rapidly growing solar sector.
By localising PV manufacturing, the partnership aims to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition, enhance industrialisation, and ensure sustainable power access for public institutions and rural communities nationwide.
