The Benin Electricity Distribution Company Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a United States firm, Rocky Mountain Institute, and Rubitec Nigeria Limited to provide mini-grid electricity for customers.
The BEDC is expected to facilitate the choice of location for mini-grid solar power; Rubitec is expected to construct solar mini-grid facilities within the BEDC’s licensed area of coverage, while RMI will provide expertise in developing renewable electrical solutions and advise on the implementation of a pilot mini-grid in the chosen location.
The initiative was aimed at bridging the service gaps for areas within the company’s network, with an existing but poorly supplied or non-functional distribution system, or those without an existing distribution system.
