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In this episode, we deep dive into the issues surrounding local commercial financing for Nigeria's off-grid market. Our guest, Dolapo Kukoyi, Managing Partner, Detail Commercial Solicitors, is one of the leading lawyers in Nigeria’s Power sector with extensive experience advising clients in the private sector, government agencies and regulators on a wide range of complex transactions. She stands out as perhaps the most knowledgeable lawyer in the country on the Nigerian power industry. Dolapo shares insights on some of the biggest challenges Nigeria is facing with its power sector, including the passage of the Nigeria Electricity Act 2023, the ease of obtaining local commercial financing, the barriers and opportunities identified for financiers in the Nigerian off-grid space, and effective commercial financing strategies and models for energy transition initiatives that can be adopted in Nigeria.

The Productive use of electricity is the basis for long-term, sustainable economic development intended for rural electrification. The most efficient way to deliver effective and lasting impacts when designing a rural electrification project is to ensure that such projects directly impact livelihoods and revenue generation, in addition to impacts on living standards. In this episode, we discuss the importance of productive use and its impact when deploying off-grid energy solutions. Our guest, Sominabo Horsfall, Investment Operations Advisor at All On simplifies what productive use case means and what to consider when designing off-grid projects with productive use access.

In this episode, we delve into the realm of innovative solutions within Nigeria's burgeoning solar market, exploring ways in which Nigerians can curtail their electricity expenditures. Our guest is Engr. Wilcox Onyemekeihia, CEO of Phoz Renewable Energy Ltd, a homegrown solar enterprise committed to bridging the energy accessibility divide. They specialize in the installation of solar energy systems and the deployment of solar home solutions. Engr. Onyemekeihia eloquently elaborates on the manifold advantages Nigerians can reap by harnessing solar energy as a compelling alternative power source.

In this episode, we delve into a comprehensive analysis of prevailing trends, investment prospects, the performance of key stakeholders in the sector, and the critical financial requirements necessary for its expansion. Our guest, Afolabi Akinrogunde, Investment Manager at All On, provides valuable insights into All On's unique investment strategies, its profound influence on the sector, and its significant contributions to the advancement of the renewable energy ecosystem.

In this episode, we spotlight the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technologies (DART) program launched by All On and the Global Energy for People and Planet (GEAPP) in 2021 to help address the local financing bottlenecks experienced by developers. Our guest Victor Okinda, Senior Associate at GEAPP and Program Lead, DART, shares insights with Nimotallah Muhammadraji about the program and how it is enabling developers to achieve economies of scale.

In this episode, we explore extensively the role of aggregated procurement and its pros and cons in expanding energy access in Nigeria. Our guest Justin Tinsey, VP of Procurement Solutions at Odyssey Energy Solution shares insights with Tomilola Olakiigbe about the DART program, its objectives, and benefits through aggregated procurements.