The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation

Programme (RECP) cordially invites you to participate

in the trade mission to Nigeria from 2–6 April, 2017.

A networking seminar is planned on 5 April in Lagos,

Nigeria.

Who Should Attend? Project developers, manufacturers, service providers,

consultants, regulators, and local financial institutions

from:

Solar industry including:

» Diesel substitution and hybrid solar-battery

systems

» System integrators, energy management systems

and storage solutions for islands and mini-grids

Biomass industry including:

» Boilers, furnaces

» CHP technology

Biogas industry including:

» Turnkey biogas providers as well as component

providers: pumps, stirrers and agitators, feeding

systems, shredding machinery

Benefits for Participants » Establish direct contact with businesses and local

authorities

» Discover tremendous market potential and

opportunities for investment

» Gain thorough insight on local regulations and

business culture

Programme: 2–6 April 2017

SUN 02 Welcome Briefing in Lagos

» For European companies

MON 03 Welcome address » Market information sessions » Renewable energy regulatory

framework » Captive power renewable energy

projects in Nigeria » Financing renewable energy

projects in Nigeria

TUE 04 Roundtable » Case study and projects

implementation in Nigeria » Presentation of European

companies » Presentation of Nigerian companies

WED 05 Networking seminar » Exchange with Nigerian and other

African countries companies » Exchange with local and

international finance institutions » Exchange with government

stakeholders.

THUR 06 Site visit » Solar PV facility » Biomass facility

Preliminary outline programme, subject to change

Conditions for Participation » Registered business in the EU

» Appropriate focus of industry/technology

» Exportable products and services

Trade Mission: Unlocking Business Opportunities for Solar and Biomass Energy in Nigeria 2‒6 April, 2017 |Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

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Market Overview: Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country. The overall

country electrification rate is around 45%. In Nigeria, a

majority of companies rely on diesel generators for

their electricity supply. Of the total energy consumed

by Nigerian industries only 4% is from grid-connected

electricity. 96% is self-produced electricity. About 86%

of the businesses in Nigeria own or share a generator.

Market Potential Estimates suggest that between 8 and 14 GW of

decentralised diesel generator capacity is currently

installed in the country. Here, solar energy can help to

reduce dependency on fuel while improving

companies’ profitability. The agri-food sector,

especially the processing of rice, cassava, and palm oil,

also has a great potential for renewable captive

bioenergy technologies.

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is one of the major

driving forces behind the country’s economic growth.

The sector’s competitiveness is influenced by high

energy costs due to the extensive utilisation of diesel

and gas generators. The adoption of renewable energy

technologies within this industry has the potential to

increase the sector’s competitivity .

The Trade Mission The trade mission will consist of up to 15 European

companies interested in the Nigerian market.

The RECP trade missions aim to stimulate the market

for renewable energy in Africa by encouraging and

supporting private sector engagement. More

specifically, the missions will create opportunities for

African and European private sector cooperation to

develop businesses, acquire know-how and support

technology transfer by engaging private sector

companies as well as business associations on both

continents.

Participation is free of charge, however participants

are expected to organise their travel themselves and

to bear their travel expenses including but not limited

to, visa, air ticket, accommodation, etc.

For the registration form and further information

please visit: www.africa-eu-renewables.org/events

or contact:

Paul Rydzek

eclareon GmbH

Phone: +49 30 88 66 740 51

Email: recptrademission@eclareon.com © ARE

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