Integrating E-mobility with Mini Grids in Rural Nigeria
“In the last decade, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has been at the forefront of exploiting clean energy technologies for socio-economic development in Nigeria. I am thrilled to see the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) CAPSTONE affirming the viability of our mini-grid infrastructure for electric vehicle integration and use. As an implementing Agency with a strategic growth path for the deployment of utility-scale and utility-enabled distributed energy infrastructure, the assessment and recommendations captured in this CAPSTONE not only underscores our innovative strides in sustainable energy, inclusion and the strengthening of the productive use market but also highlights our commitment to transforming lives, communities and business in Nigeria. I am, therefore, confident that the insights from this project will spur other research opportunities and expand the knowledge resource within this very critical ecosystem”
– Abba Abubakar Aliyu, MD/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria.
