Firm to construct 500 mini-grids in three years

Virtuitis Solaris (VS), a subsidiary of MOJEC International Holdings, has reaffirmed its dedication to bridging Nigeria’s energy gap by committing to the construction of 500 mini-grids within the next three years.

The project, which aligns with the country’s rural electrification goals, aims to connect at least 200,000 customers across 10 to 15 states during the implementation phase.

By the end of the three-year target, an estimated 400,000 households are e to benefit from the initiative.

Group Managing Director of MOJEC Group/CEO of Virtuitis Solaris, Chantelle Abdul, dropped the hint during the signing of a partnership agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at the recently concluded Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

According to her, the partnership is part of IFC’s broader initiative to support distributed renewable energy (DRE) companies in bridging Nigeria’s electricity access gap and facilitating the transition to a sustainable and economically viable power supply.

Abdul mentioned that as a key player in the World Bank-funded Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up Programme (Nigeria DARES), implemented by Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Virtuitis Solaris is poised to bring clean and reliable electricity to up to 400,000 households across underserved communities.

She added that the latest development built on Virtuitis Solaris’ previous commitments, including its October 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), where it was selected as one of 22 developers for the deployment of decentralised renewable energy (DRE) projects across nine states in Nigeria.

Abdul emphasised the company’s dedication to expanding energy access in off-grid areas.

“We are proud to be part of this transformative initiative that aligns with the Nigerian government’s vision to enhance energy access. This partnership with the IFC underscores the critical role of development partners in supporting Distributed Energy Solutions (DES) programmes, ensuring that clean, reliable electricity reaches those who need it most,” she said.