West Africa’s first mini grid in Rivers guarantees 24/7 power 10 years later

The solar installation provides 24/7 power to over 600 paying households and businesses, transforming the Etche community.

In 2012, the first mini-grid in West Africa was installed in Egbeke Community in Etche LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria by All On investee, GVE. Wiebe Boer, CEO All On, and Finance Manager Tomilola Olakiigbe recently visited the community to see the 55kw installation. The solar installation provides 24

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