Firm invests $532,828 on solar mini grid in Niger Delta

A renewable energy firm, Darway Coast Ltd, with support from a grant from All On company, has invested $532,828 million for solar hybrid mini grid project to boost and deliver reliable and affordable electricity to some areas in the Niger Delta region. Communications Lead at All On, Toun Odetola, the company that provides grant for […]

A renewable energy firm, Darway Coast Ltd, with support from a grant from All On company, has invested $532,828 million for solar hybrid mini grid project to boost and deliver reliable and affordable electricity to some areas in the Niger Delta region.

Communications Lead at All On, Toun Odetola, the company that provides grant for the project, told newsmen that the project is already in its final stages of installation, which upon completion is expected to transform livelihoods, stimulate economic activity, and improve essential services in the riverine communities.

Already, residents of Akeddei Community in Bayelsa State, one of the communities to benefit from the solar mini grid are witnessing a new wave of optimism as work progresses steadily on the mini grid project, which set to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to the area.

Powered by a $532,828 grant from All On, an impact investing company to renewable energy firm Darway Coast Ltd, and now in its final stages of installation, the project upon completion is expected to transform livelihoods, stimulate economic activity, and improve essential services in the riverine community.

For many residents, since All On, an independent, non-profit organisation (limited by guarantee) awarded the contract for the solar hybrid minigrid, the atmosphere in Akeddei has changed noticeably as visible progress on the project has strengthened their confidence that dependable electricity which was long considered a distant dream is finally within reach.

Odetola said from the installation of critical equipment to the training of local workers and steady advancement at the project site, each milestone has reinforced the community’s belief that sustainable power is becoming a reality.

She said the project which represents the second phase of a broader electrification initiative in the Niger Delta is more than infrastructure; it signals the possibility of economic revival, improved living standards, and renewed community development.

Scheduled for commissioning in the second quarter of this year, it follows the success of a pilot project in nearby Oweikorogha, where an 80kWp minigrid exceeded its initial targets of 430 connections, delivering electricity to 451 homes, businesses, and healthcare, demonstrating the tangible impact of decentralized renewable energy solutions in underserved communities.

Checks by Daily Trust showed that the arrival of stable power in Oweikorogha quickly reshaped daily life in the community.

Businesses extended operating hours, households reduced spending on diesel and petrol generators, and public institutions such as schools and health centres began operating more efficiently.

She said as the second phase of the electrification initiative in the oil rich Niger Delta area, the Akeddei project is designed to operate on a larger scale, with an estimated 1,058 electricity connections once fully operational.

Odetola, also emphasized that the objective of the Akeddei project, like many of the company’s investments, goes beyond installing energy infrastructure.

For Darway Coast Ltd, the company responsible for implementing the project, the initiative represents a long-term commitment to delivering reliable and affordable electricity in rural communities.

Chief Executive Officer of the company, Henry Ureh, said the project aligns with the organisation’s broader mission to support economic development while protecting the interests of customers and stakeholders.

“As a company, we are committed to delivering affordable, reliable electricity that drives economic growth,” he said. “We are confident that the people of Akeddei will experience measurable improvements in their quality of life, unlocking new economic opportunities for the community.”