This is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative tasked with developing off-grid, dedicated and independent power plants, as well as rehabilitating existing distribution infrastructure, to supply clean and reliable power to 37 Federal Universities and 7 affiliated University Teaching Hospitals. In addition, it will provide street lighting for illumination and safety, as well as world class Renewable Energy Workshop Training Centres (WTCs) at each of the EEP beneficiary institutions
Phase III is being funded by the African Development Bank (AFDB) in respect of 8 Universities. The Universities under this Phase will utilize technologies based on solar (11 MW) technology and/or gas (8.5MW) power systems
The objectives of this component are:
I. Improve the quality of educational systems at tertiary institutions through the provision of reliable and sustainable power
II. Develop and operate WTCs in which students will recieve firsthand practical experience in renewable energy technologies/innovations
III. Improve safety on campus through either the rehabilitation or installation of street lighting
S/N | Location | State | Region | Plant type |
1. |
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola |
Adamawa | North East | Solar Hybrid |
2. |
Federal University of Dutsin-Ma |
Katsina | Noth West | Solar Hybrid |
3. |
Federal University of Lafia |
Nasarawa | North Central | Solar Hybrid |
4. |
Federal University of Lokoja |
Kogi | North Central | Solar Hybrid |
5. |
Federal University of Technology Owerri |
Imo | South East | Gas/Solar Hybrid |
6. |
University of Port Harcourt |
Rivers | South South | Gas |
7. |
Federal University of Uyo | Akwa Ibom | South South | Solar Hybrid |
8. |
Federal University of Technology Akure | Ondo | South West | Solar Hybrid |
Funding breakdown of the EEP Phase III
Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts – this will involve contracts with competitively selected EPC contractors to build, operate and maintain the power plants at each site and also build and equip the training centres for one year
The total funding available for the component is US$123 Million