USTDA Creates Opportunities for U.S. Energy Industry in Nigeria
April 25, 2017
(USTDA)
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant
to the Nigerian company, Dangote Industries Limited, supporting their efforts to
develop a 100 MW solar photovoltaic power plant with Black Rhino, an African
infrastructure investor, in Kano State.
The feasibility study will assess the viability of Nigeria’s transmission grid
to offtake from a solar PV power plant with generation of up to 100 MW.
Specifically, the study will assess the transmission system infrastructure
capacity and stability.
“This grid study will create opportunities for U.S. industry to supply
products and services that will advance Nigeria’s power goals,” said Lida
Fitts, USTDA’s Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Industries noted, “This grid study is a key
component to the success of future grid-connected power in Kano State.”
The Kano Grid Connection feasibility study will be conducted on a competitive
basis. Businesses interested in submitting proposals for this project should
visit the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at www.fbo.gov. A link to the FBO announcement
will be posted to USTDA’s website at www.ustda.gov/business-opportunities.
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