REAN urges action to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) is urging stakeholders across the energy sector to transition from policy discussions to tangible actions that will accelerate Nigeria's clean energy transition. REAN emphasizes the need to unlock investment, expand energy access, and drive the adoption of renewable energy sources.

Following the Solar & Storage Live Nigeria 2026 conference, REAN President Ayo Ademilua stated that Nigeria's renewable energy sector is at a "defining moment." He highlighted solar energy and battery storage as crucial components of the country's future energy mix. Ademilua called for enhanced collaboration between government, regulators, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector to capitalize on industry opportunities. He stressed the importance of prioritizing local manufacturing, affordable financing, technical capacity development, innovation, quality assurance, and an enabling policy environment for long-term private sector investment.

“

The next phase of Nigeria’s energy transition must prioritise local manufacturing, affordable financing, technical capacity development, innovation, quality assurance and an enabling policy environment that encourages long-term private sector investment.

REAN CEO Motunrayo Akinfala echoed these sentiments, noting that while Nigeria has made policy progress, the industry must now focus on implementation. "The time has come for us to move from talk to action," Akinfala stated. She emphasized accelerating implementation, mobilizing investment, supporting local businesses, enforcing quality standards, and delivering reliable clean energy solutions.

Discussions at the conference centered on attracting long-term investment, fiscal incentives, local content development, expanding state electricity markets, improving access to finance, strengthening local manufacturing, workforce development, product quality assurance, and the role of battery storage. Participants also stressed the need to eliminate substandard solar products through robust regulatory enforcement and certification systems.

“

The time has come for us to move from talk to action. We have held the conversations, developed policies and built strong partnerships. Our priority now must be accelerating implementation, mobilising investment, supporting local businesses, enforcing quality standards and delivering reliable clean energy solutions that positively impact millions of Nigerians.