Trade Mission: Unlocking Business Opportunities for Solar
and Biomass Energy in Nigeria
3‒6 April, 2017 | Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria
The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation
Programme (RECP) invites Nigerian and other
African solar photovoltaic (PV), biomass and biogas
energy businesses, in addition to large energy
consumers interested in renewable energy solutions,
to participate in a trade mission bringing leading
industry representatives from Europe to Nigeria from
3–6 April, 2017.
Who Should Attend?
Nigerian and other African companies interested in
the Nigerian market and:
» With proven track record in solar industry
» With proven track record in biomass and biogas
industry
» Commercial and industrial businesses interested
in renewable energy solutions:
> Commercial real estate
> Agro-processing
> Telecoms
> Hotel and tourism
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About the Trade Mission
The trade mission leverages on the RECP’s vast
network of European solar PV, biomass and bioenergy
industry to provide opportunities for Nigerian and
other African private businesses to connect with their
counterparts from Europe, at the heart of the largest
city of Africa’s most populous country.
Matchmaking sessions will enable participants to
identify new business opportunities, exchange
know-how, and find partners for joint business
development. To catalyse the discussion, RECP will
invite Nigerian and international financiers, including
commercial and development banks, as well as
governmental stakeholders to maximise the impact
of the trade mission.
The trade mission will consist of up to 20 companies
from Nigeria, five companies from other African
countries, and 15 European companies from the solar
and biomass energy sector.
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Benefits for Participants
» Establish direct contact and cooperation with pro-
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Programme: 3–6 April, 2017
viders of latest technology innovation from Europe
» Identify business cases for solar PV and biomass
energy projects
» Exchange know-how with counterparts from Europe
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Market Overview
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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.
Estimates suggest that between 8 and 14 GW of
decentralised diesel generator capacity is currently
installed in the country. Here, solar and biomass
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 bioenergy
technologies.
Cost of Participation
Participation is free of charge but registration
is required. Travel expenses are not covered by
the RECP.
Welcome address
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Roundtable
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WED 05
Presentation of European companies
Presentation of Nigerian companies
Networking seminar
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THUR 06
Market information sessions
Captive power renewable energy
projects in Nigeria
Financing renewable energy projects
in Nigeria
Exchange with companies from Nigeria
and other African countries
Exchange with local and international
finance institutions
Exchange with government
stakeholders
Site visit
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Solar PV facility
Biomass facility
Preliminary outline programme, subject to change
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: [email protected]