All On, Energise Africa invest $4m in solar mini-grids across Northern states

All On, Energise Africa invest $4m in solar mini-grids across Northern states

All On and Energise Africa (EA) have announced a $4 million investment in Maskh Nigeria Limited to support the development and deployment of solar-powered mini-grids across 19 underserved communities in Jigawa and Bauchi States.

The investment is expected to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to households, businesses, public institutions and productive-use customers currently without dependable access to power.

The funding is being provided under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology (DART) Programme, supporting Maskh’s expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in communities with limited electricity access.

The project is expected to reach almost 100,000 people, while supporting local enterprise, improving access to essential services and reducing reliance on conventional and often more expensive energy sources.

The deployment of solar mini-grids is expected to extend reliable electricity to homes, schools, healthcare facilities and small businesses, while creating opportunities for productive use of energy and stimulating economic activity in the beneficiary communities.

According to All On, the investment highlights the role of catalytic capital in enabling indigenous energy companies to scale renewable energy solutions in underserved markets. By supporting Maskh’s capacity to deploy mini-grid infrastructure, the investment is also expected to strengthen local businesses and contribute to the growth of Nigeria’s off-grid energy sector.

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Commenting on the investment, Caroline Eboumbou, CEO of All On, said the initiative goes beyond providing electricity by creating conditions for communities and businesses to thrive.

“Energy access is not simply about connecting communities to electricity; it is about creating the conditions for people and businesses to thrive. This investment demonstrates All On’s commitment to backing indigenous energy companies that can deliver practical, scalable solutions to some of Nigeria’s most persistent energy access challenges,” she said.

Ray Coyle, CEO of Energise Africa, said the investment reflects the commitment of its investors to generating lasting social, economic and environmental impact.

“By helping to bring clean, reliable power to nineteen communities across Jigawa and Bauchi States, UK investors are supporting lasting social, economic and environmental impact that will benefit thousands of people in Nigeria,” Coyle said.

For Qaim Mahmood, Director of Operations and Head of Renewable Energy Projects at Maskh Nigeria Limited, the investment represents a major step in the company’s growth and its efforts to expand clean energy access.

He said the 19 mini-grids would impact almost 100,000 people, while helping businesses grow, improving essential services and creating new opportunities for communities.

Mahmood added that the investment would strengthen Maskh’s capacity, create jobs and position the indigenous energy company for further expansion, while acknowledging the support of All On, Energise Africa and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

The project underscores the growing role of distributed renewable energy in addressing Nigeria’s electricity access gap and demonstrates how targeted investment in indigenous energy companies can translate into new infrastructure, economic opportunities and improved living standards in underserved communities.