Integrated Solar Feasibility for Grid and Off-Grid Communities in Ogun State
Recent Feasibility Studies:
Integrated Solar Feasibility for Grid and Off-Grid Communities in Ogun State.
As part of PriVida’s climate action and sustainable energy development portfolio, the feasibility study conducted for Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo in Ogun State, alongside the off-grid communities of Mamu, Ariye, and Aba-Panu, represents a major step toward expanding clean energy access while advancing Nigeria’s decarbonization and sustainability objectives. The study was designed to deliver reliable, low-carbon electricity across both grid-connected and underserved rural communities, while reducing dependence on diesel generation and strengthening local energy resilience.
The feasibility assessment evaluated an integrated renewable energy solution comprising a 20 MWp grid-connected solar PV plant complemented by a 100 kWp isolated solar mini-grid. Using detailed solar resource analysis, energy demand modelling, and system simulations, PriVida developed optimized designs capable of generating over 31 GWh of clean electricity annually. The grid-tied component is designed to inject renewable power into the distribution network, supporting electricity supply for over 20,000 customers, while the mini-grid delivers reliable power to more than 1,200 residents and businesses in surrounding off-grid communities. Together, the solution significantly reduces fossil-fuel reliance and delivers substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions, supporting Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and long-term climate commitments.
Beyond environmental benefits, the project demonstrates the strong socio-economic value of integrated renewable energy development. The feasibility outcomes highlight improved energy reliability for households, businesses, and Agro-processing activities, enabling increased productivity, job creation, and income growth. The study also confirmed strong financial viability, with attractive returns, short payback periods, and clear pathways for regulatory compliance and project financing, positioning the project as investment-ready and scalable.
Overall, the Ago-Iwoye feasibility study underscores PriVida’s capability to design bankable, high-impact renewable energy solutions that deliver measurable climate, economic, and social benefits. By bridging grid and off-grid energy gaps through integrated solar infrastructure, PriVida continues to advance sustainable development, energy security, and climate resilience across Ogun State and Nigeria at large.