Apply Now: REA Launches Solar for Business and PUE Initiatives Under the DARES Project

Announcement: Call for Applications – Solar for Business (SFB) and Productive Use of Energy (PUE) Sub-Components

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), through the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) – Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) Project, invites interested and eligible applicants to apply for the Solar for Business (SFB) and Productive Use of Energy (PUE) initiatives.

Application Window:
Opens: December 18, 2025
Closes: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (WAT)

These programs aim to support micro, small, and community-based businesses and farmers with clean, reliable solar energy solutions to drive productivity and growth.

How to Apply:
Submit your application online via the Odyssey platform. Interested developers must register and complete onboarding within the application period.

Apply here: https://nep.rea.gov.ng/apply-dares.html

Important Reminder:
Please ensure your application is fully submitted before the deadline on January 16, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

For enquiries or further information, contact the Project Information and Feedback Unit (PIFU).

We encourage all eligible applicants to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to Nigeria’s energy and economic growth.