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Scaling-Up Nigeria’s Energy Access
A $750 million initiative to provide electricity access to 17.5 million Nigerians.
About DARES
The Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) project is a $750 million initiative, funded by the World Bank which aims to scale-up Nigeria's energy access gap by providing new or improved electricity supplies to more than 17.5 million Nigerians. DARES is designed to capitalize on the accomplishments of the World Bank-financed Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP).
DARES represents a crucial collaboration between Nigeria and the World Bank. DARES aligns perfectly with Nigeria's ambitious Energy Transition Plan, aiming to transform the nation's energy landscape by expanding access to clean and sustainable power.
DARES Objectives
The Project Development Objective is to increase access to electricity services for households and MSMEs with private sector-led distributed renewable energy generation. The proposed project is a part of the World Bank’s comprehensive, programmatic engagement in Nigeria’s power sector to help the FGN realize its ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP) vision
DARES Project Components
DARES has been designed to achieve Its Project Development Objectives (PDO) through three main components which includes:
Solar Hybrid Mini grid
Standalone Solar Systems
Technical Assistance
DARES
TARGETS
1 Million +
Sales of standalone solar systems
236,986
MSMEs to be powered
1,225
Mini grids to be deployed
465MW
Energy generation to be deployed
17.5 Million
Lives to be impacted
3,244,900
Households to be Powered
525,731
Female-headed households to be powered
Phone Number
(+234) 800 202 02020
Email Us Here
nep@rea.gov.ng
Office Address
The Centurion Building,
15th Street, Constitution Ave. CBD., Opposite Churchgate Building,
Abuja, Nigeria.
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DARES has been designed to achieve Its Project Development Objectives (PDO) through three main components which includes:
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