# Nigeria solar energy expansion initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-solar-energy-expansion-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-12T08:05:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Nigeria is implementing various initiatives to expand its solar energy capacity and improve electricity access. The Federal Government, in collaboration with Siemens Energy and GIZ, has launched a free Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Training programme to provide technical certification for professionals and youth. Concurrently, the Niger State Government has issued an international tender for a 100 MW solar PV project, seeking financing from the Islamic Development Bank. To address the electricity needs of approximately 70 million people, there is an increasing focus on distributed solar power and decentralized renewable energy. The Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale Up (DARES) programme, supported by a $750 million World Bank facility, is providing capital subsidies to lower equipment costs for rural and low-income communities. This push for off-grid connections has seen significant growth, with industry reports indicating high monthly sales of solar units. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Nigeria targets solar power to reach 70 million people without electricity Distributed solar power is being prioritized to provide electricity to 70 million Nigerians, supported by a $750 million World Bank-backed programme to subsidize renewable energy costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-targets-solar-power-to-reach-70-million-people-without-electricity ### 2026-09-08: Nigeria expands solar energy through new training and 100 MW plant tender Nigeria is expanding its solar capacity and expertise through a new 100 MW solar plant tender in Niger State and a free solar PV installation training programme for professionals and youth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-expands-solar-energy-through-new-training-and-100-mw-plant-tender --- Cite as: Nigeria solar energy expansion initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-solar-energy-expansion-initiatives