Nigeria Moves Closer to Battery Storage Adoption to Strengthen National Power Grid

Nigeria has taken another step toward improving the reliability of its electricity supply as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), commenced a two-day workshop in Abuja focused on the adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The workshop aims to review and validate a comprehensive study covering the technical, policy, and regulatory requirements for integrating battery storage technology into Nigeria’s electricity grid. The initiative brings together regulators, power sector operators, engineers, and industry experts to examine the findings and ensure they reflect the realities of Nigeria’s power system.

Battery Energy Storage Systems are designed to store electricity and release it when needed, helping to stabilize power supply, reduce outages, and improve the efficiency of the electricity network. Experts believe the technology could play a major role in addressing many of the challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector.

Speaking at the opening session, TCN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, called on participants to thoroughly examine the study and provide practical recommendations. He stressed the importance of open discussions to ensure the final report delivers workable solutions for the country’s electricity industry.

Represented by TCN’s General Manager of Engineering, Mojeed Akintola, Abdulaziz described the AfDB-backed project as a timely intervention. According to him, as Nigeria continues to seek greater stability in electricity supply, battery storage technology offers an important opportunity to improve grid performance and resilience.