Scaling Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources in Nigeria

The report argues that utility-enabled distributed energy resources (DERs) can address Nigeria's power sector bottlenecks, such as high ATC&C losses and supply deficits. It identifies a market opportunity exceeding 20 GW over the next decade, which could reduce carbon pollution by 33 million tons per year and lower customer energy costs by up to 25%.

• The rapid expansion of utility-enabled DERs across Nigeria over the next 10 years presents a market opportunity of more than 20 GW, involving investments in distributed solar PV, batteries, and gas technologies.
• The implementation of utility-enabled DERs offers significant economic and operational benefits, including an average annual revenue increase of over US$50 million per distribution company (DisCo), a reduction in ATC&C losses by up to 20 percent, and energy cost savings of up to 25 percent for customers who displace diesel and gas generators.
• Scaling these resources could reduce carbon pollution by approximately 33 million tons annually, which represents about 8% of Nigeria's total emissions for 2022.

APA

RMI (2024). Scaling Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources in Nigeria. https://rmi.org/resources/scaling-utility-enabled-distributed-energy-resources-in-nigeria/

Chicago

RMI. Scaling Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources in Nigeria. 2024. https://rmi.org/resources/scaling-utility-enabled-distributed-energy-resources-in-nigeria/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=RMI |title=Scaling Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources in Nigeria |date=13 June 2024 |url=https://rmi.org/resources/scaling-utility-enabled-distributed-energy-resources-in-nigeria/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2024scaling, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Scaling Utility-Enabled Distributed Energy Resources in Nigeria}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2024}, month = jun, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/scaling-utility-enabled-distributed-energy-resources-in-nigeria/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }