Nigeria Distributed Solar Market Assessment

Nigeria’s distributed solar market has grown rapidly in recent years, emerging as one of the most dynamic clean energy segments in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the Nigeria Distributed Solar Market Assessment conducted by RMI, All On, and Odyssey Energy Solutions, the market is already transforming how businesses and communities access electricity, with thousands of installations providing reliable power where the grid cannot reach.

The report identifies distributed solar—particularly commercial and industrial (C&I) systems and mini-grids—as the fastest-growing segment of Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. With chronic grid unreliability and high diesel costs, solar has become an economically viable alternative. The assessment estimates an addressable market of several billion dollars, driven by the energy needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, manufacturers, and public institutions.