USTDA funds mini-grid project in Nigeria

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is providing a grant to Sosai Renewable Energies Company to conduct feasibility studies for a rural solar mini-grid project in Nigeria. The off-grid solar systems will provide electricity to 200,000 women in three states.

As part of its grant, the USTDA is inviting bids from US companies to conduct feasibility studies for the project. The scope of work for the selected firm will include site surveys, preliminary engineering work, economic and financial analysis, and an assessment of the likely impact of the project on rural women’s development. US companies interested in the feasibility studies have until 26 April, 2021 to apply.