Infracorp, REA, Solarge BV announce partnership to setup local solar PV manufacturing facility
Managing Director, REA, Abba Aliyu (right), Tanimu Yakubu (center) and Dr. Lazarus Angbazo, Managing Director/CEO of InfraCorp (left) after SIGNING CO-OWNWERHIP OFF TAKE AGREEMENT on Tuesday at InfraCorp office in Abuja.
Orisemeke Benjamin
In a landmark move to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition and industrialization agenda, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), 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 1 (ONE) gigawatt (GW) solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing facility in Nigeria.
The agreement was signed at infraCorp office central area, Abuja.
The initiative addresses a key national priority: providing clean, reliable energy to critical infrastructure, reducing diesel dependency, and cutting the public sector’s carbon footprint. The MoU also underscores stronger public-private collaboration to drive localized renewable energy manufacturing and transition Nigeria toward more sustainable energy financing models.
This co-ownership and strategic offtake agreement/collaboration, aligns with the Federal government’s National Public Sector Solarization 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.
This public-private partnership will leverage InfraCorp’s investment mobilization capacity, REA’s policy leadership in rural electrification and public sector solarization, and Solarge BV’s advanced technology and manufacturing expertise to localize high-quality solar PV production in Nigeria.
Key project highlights include, 1GW Solar PV Factory: A state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to be constructed in Nigeria, with a target of 50% local content within the first three years; Technology Transfer & Jobs: The facility will support significant technology transfer, capacity building, and job creation, furthering Nigeria’s energy transition and industrial policy goals; and Strategic Offtake: 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.
In his address during the signing of the offtake agreement, Director General Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu kurfi said, “This 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.”
Speaking on the partnership, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, Managing Director/CEO of REA stated that “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.”
Dr. Lazarus Angbazo, Managing Director/CEO of InfraCorp, added 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.”
While Joost Brinkman, CEO of Solarge BV, also expressed enthusiasm saying that “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.”
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.
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Managing Director, REA, Abba Aliyu (right), Tanimu yakubu (center) and Dr. Lazarus Angbazo, Managing Director/CEO of InfraCorp (left) after SIGNING CO-OWNWERHIP OFF TAKE AGREEMENT on Tuesday at InfraCorp office in Abuja.
