Download the Powering Jobs Census 2022: Focus on Nigeria to learn how the decentralized renewable energy (DRE) sector has been growing rapidly and delivering clean and affordable energy, particularly to remote rural communities and is now also a major source of good and stable jobs, nearly matching those in the country’s oil and gas sector. https://www.powerforall.org/resources/reports/powering-jobs-census-2022-focus-nigeria
Power for All is hiring for several openings, including operations, development, grant management and country-level coordinators. We also successfully launched the #PoweringJobs campaign, and continued to advance the sector forward in Nigeria. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/campaign-updates/campaign-update-november-2018
Research shows Nigeria has the fastest sector job growth; jobs expected to exceed 76,000 in 2023, up from 32,000 in 2019, overtaking the oil and gas sector. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/press-releases/nigerian-decentralized-renewable-energy-sector-jobs-path-more-double-2023
Nigeria’s Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) Taskforce, which aims to accelerate modern electricity access initiatives by tackling the most pressing industry challenges, met on November 12, 2018 to review the success of the taskforce since its creation in February 2018. https://www.powerforall.org/countries/nigeria/nigeria-taskforce-ends-initial-phase-reviews-accomplishments-and-future-goals
We continued to disseminate and facilitate discussions on the findings and recommendations of the 2022 Powering Jobs census. We launched Powering Jobs census country reports for Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya and took part in the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo held in Kigali, Rwanda. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/campaign-updates/campaign-updates-october-2022
Decentralized renewable energy can have a major impact on SDGs in Nigeria, when looking at education, business productivity or emissions. Nearly 2/3 of medium- and small-enterprise in off-grid and weak grid areas can reap the rewards of DRE. https://www.powerforall.org/resources/fact-sheets-research-summaries/fact-sheet-nigeria-dre-sdg-nexus
The ‘Powering Jobs Census 2022: The Energy Access Workforce’ report, which compiles employment data from a comprehensive survey conducted across Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, explores the potential of decentralized renewable energy to help achieve both United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 8. The report was well received and stirred debate on how best to encourage growth and inclusion in the distributed renewable energy sector. https://mailchi.mp/powerforall.org/state-of-renewable-energy-jobs-in-africa-and-india?e=[UNIQID]
Our latest video looks at how micro-grids have successfully helped countries bring electricity to their farmers and rural industries. Examples include the United States, Cambodia, and most recently Nigeria. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/videos/outside-electrification
This article explores the critical roles of feasibility studies and community engagement in successful mini-grid projects, using case studies from EM-ONE in Nigeria and the Utilities 2.0 Pilot Project in Uganda. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/articles/empowering-communities-dual-rewards-of-renewable-energy
RMI highlights why Nigeria is the biggest mini-grid show on earth, with a US$8 billion annual revenue opportunity. It has the potential to electrify 14% of its population by building 10,000 mini-grids by 2023. https://www.powerforall.org/resources/fact-sheets-research-summaries/research-summary-nigeria-mini-grid-opportunity