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Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) Project

Sector: Government • Location: Nigeria

Source: EnviroNews Nigeria

Project
Under Construction

The DARES project, approved by the President, aims to deploy 1,350 mini-grids nationwide, including 250 interconnected mini-grids, to provide electricity to 17.5 million Nigerians. Currently, over 900 mini-grids are being built across the country with a target of 1,350 mini-grids.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Government, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Nigeria
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
EnviroNews Nigeria

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The project “Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Nigeria. Taiyo aggregates data on it from EnviroNews Nigeria.

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2026-07-22

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The DARES project, approved by the President, aims to deploy 1,350 mini-grids nationwide, including 250 interconnected mini-grids, to provide electricity to 17.5 million Nigerians. Currently, over 900 mini-grids are being built across the country with a target of 1,350 mini-grids.

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Energy

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Nigeria

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EnviroNews Nigeria

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Government, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2025-12-28

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