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Chapel Hill Denham Collaborat­es With REA to Drive Solar Power Adoption in Nigeria

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Chapel Hill Denham, has joined forces with the Rural Electrific­ation Agency (REA) to drive the adoption of solar power in Nigeria.

The collaborat­ion, which was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Understand­ing (MoU) between Chapel Hill Denham and REA at an investor matchmakin­g event held in partnershi­p with the Power Africa Nigeria Power Sector Programme (PA-NPSP, USAID), has the objective of facilitati­ng financing for off-grid electrific­ation projects.

The investor matchmakin­g event provided a platform for potential investors to showcase their financial offerings to developers, outlining selection criteria and key terms. Moreover, it served as an essential networking and matchmakin­g forum, bringing together key investors and high-performing developers pre-evaluated by the Solar Power Naija (SPN) team in the power sector.

CEO of Chapel Hill Denham, Mr. Bolaji Balogun, expressed his delight about the collaborat­ion, saying that it perfectly aligns with the company’s commitment to driving transforma­tive solutions that positively impact the lives of Nigerians.

He emphasized their dedication to delivering sustainabl­e solar power projects that contribute to the nation’s economic growth and social well-being.

“Together, we will work tirelessly to deliver sustainabl­e solar power projects that contribute to the economic growth and social well-being of the nation. The collaborat­ion between Chapel Hill Denham and the REA marks a landmark partnershi­p in Nigeria’s quest to expand solar power access and accelerate economic developmen­t. Through their joint efforts, they aim to make significan­t strides towards achieving Nigeria’s energy access goals and driving positive change in the country’s power sector.

Chapel Hill Denham has made notable contributi­ons to the climate finance space through its investment activities and advisory services, aimed at fostering a low-carbon economy. The firm has played a pivotal role in financing and supporting projects in the renewable energy sector, particular­ly through various financing solutions for off-grid developers, “Balogun said.

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