In a bid to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition and industrialisation agenda, The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and Solarge BV of the Netherlands have formally announced the creation of Solarge Nigeria Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that will establish and operate a one gigawatt (GW) solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing facility in Nigeria.
This co-ownership and strategic offtake agreement according to the parties, aligns with the Government’s National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI) and the broader objectives of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), which aim to scale clean energy access across public institutions while building robust local content in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector.
According to the agreement which was signed at infraCorp office in Abuja on Wednesday, the company, Solarge Nigeria Limited will be co-owned by InfraCorp, REA and Solarge BV (Netherlands).
In his address during the signing of the offtake agreement, Tanimu Yakubu kurfi, Director General Budget Office, stated that the partnership exemplifies the type of innovation and collaboration that the Federal Government seeks to promote under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund. “It not only supports our fiscal sustainability goals but also deepens Nigeria’s industrial base and energy self-reliance,”
For Abba Abubakar Aliyu, Managing Director, REA, the company aligns with the mandate of the Agency, which is geared towards electrifying communities and institutions in Nigeria.
He said, “Through this joint venture, we are not only creating access to clean energy but building the local capacity to manufacture it. This initiative aligns perfectly with the Renewed Hope Agenda and our mandate to electrify communities and institutions.”
The public-private partnership, according to the parties, will leverage InfraCorp’s investment mobilisation capacity, REA’s policy leadership in rural electrification and public sector solarisation, and Solarge BV’s advanced technology and manufacturing expertise to localise high-quality solar PV production in Nigeria.
In implementing the project, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is expected to be constructed in Nigeria, with a target of 50% local content within the first three years.
The facility is also expected to support significant technology transfer, capacity building, and job creation, furthering Nigeria’s energy transition and industrial policy goals.
Under the agreement, REA has committed to procure at least 200MW of solar modules per year over five years from Solarge Nigeria Ltd for NPSSI, RHIDF, and other public electrification programs.
Also commenting on the project, Lazarus Angbazo, Managing Director/CEO of InfraCorp, said that Solarge Nigeria Limited represents a bold step toward local manufacturing and energy sovereignty. “We’re proud to partner with REA and Solarge BV to build a resilient and sustainable energy future for Nigeria.”
“We are excited to bring our technology and experience to this landmark initiative. Solarge Nigeria Ltd will set a new benchmark for solar manufacturing in Africa — built by Nigerians, for Nigerians ” Joost Brinkman, CEO of Solarge BV said.
Solarge Nigeria Ltd will be governed by a Board of Directors representing all shareholders, including an independent non-executive director. A dedicated Project Management Office (PMO) and Offtake Coordination Desk will ensure seamless execution, regulatory compliance, and alignment with public procurement frameworks.
