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Our plan, from desk research to switched-on power

Every project goes through the same steps and checks. A site only moves forward when the evidence says it should.

What We Build

Four parts of every project

A mini-grid only works when the community, the technology, the billing and the money all fit together.

01

Community assessment

We record what households and businesses spend on fuel, phone charging and generator repairs. We also map the businesses that could use daytime power, like mills, cold rooms, welders and water pumps.

02

Solar hybrid mini-grids

Solar panels and heat-tolerant lithium (LiFePO4) batteries supply most of the power. A small automatic backup generator covers the cloudiest rainy-season days, which keeps the system affordable.

03

Prepaid smart metering

Customers buy units in advance by transfer, USSD or a local agent, and pay only for what they use. Tokens can still be loaded when the mobile network is down.

04

Project financing

We design projects to qualify for results-based grants, long-term naira loans and equity. We plan to build a pipeline of sites, which is easier for investors to fund than one site at a time.

Our Process

Six stages, six go/no-go checks

If a site fails a check, it stops there, before more money is spent.

Stage 01

Desk screening

Maps and data: distance from the grid, how close homes are, road access and security.

Go if: the community is underserved, dense enough to serve and safe to visit.
Stage 02

Community & demand check

Meet community leaders, record real energy spending and find daytime business users.

Go if: there is real energy spending and the community supports the project.
Stage 03

Land & engineering

Agree land with families, traditional leaders and local government, then size the system to real demand.

Go if: the land agreement is signed and the design fits the demand.
Stage 04

Permits & financial model

Apply for regulatory approval, build the tariff model and test it against lower demand and a weaker naira.

Go if: the project still works under the tougher scenarios.
Stage 05

Financing & construction

Combine grants, loans and equity, build to standard and pass the NEMSA safety inspection.

Go if: funding is signed and the system is certified safe.
Stage 06

Operation

Prepaid metering, remote monitoring and local maintenance keep the power on.

Goal: reliable supply that pays for its own upkeep.
Where we are today: the early stages, screening communities and assessing demand. No sites have been built yet.
Rows of solar panels
The Technology

Designed for Nigerian conditions

Heat, Harmattan dust, heavy motors and patchy mobile signal all shape how a mini-grid should be built.

  • Solar output planned for real heat and dust losses, not just the panel's lab rating
  • Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, which handle high temperatures far better than lead-acid
  • A small backup generator for the rainy season instead of oversized battery banks
  • Soft starters or drives for mills and other motors, so they don't trip the system
  • Split prepaid meters on the pole, with offline token entry
  • Remote monitoring to spot faults early, plus trained local maintenance
  • Built to NERC rules and NEMSA safety standards
Who We Work With

Partners we're looking for

01

Communities & landowners

Traditional leaders, families and local governments who want reliable power and can help us understand local needs.

02

Businesses & agro-processors

Mills, cold rooms, workshops, clinics and other daytime users that could save money switching from generators.

03

Investors & development partners

Grant programmes, development finance institutions, impact investors and equipment suppliers.