81320184-Capacity building and certification for Renewable Energy (RE) & Energy Efficiency (EE)

The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), now in its third phase of implementation, is focused on increasing investment and access to sustainable energy in Nigeria. Its core goal is to accelerate market growth for renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) by strengthening the capacity of key stakeholders and supporting structures.

The program has a strong focus on capacity building a with plan to train up to 50 solar mini-grid developers and build local expertise of trainers to bridge the capacity gap in the sector. NESP supports the Nigerian Clean Energy Certification Scheme, which is spearheaded by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

The main goals of this certification scheme are:
- To equip young professionals with skills for careers in clean energy (e.g., solar, mini-grids, energy management).
- To ensure quality assurance and competency in installations and maintenance, thereby reducing market barriers.
- To create a pool of qualified local professionals.
- To facilitate the mobility of certified professionals across the ECOWAS region, as the scheme is aligned with the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Scheme Skills (ESECS).

NESP works with various partners, including ministries (e.g., Ministries of Power and Works & Housing), regulatory bodies (COREN, ARCON), academic institutions, and private companies. The program also has a specific commitment to increasing the representation of women in the RE and EE sectors.

The successful implementation of this tender is expected to lead to several key development results:
- Improved Expertise: A larger pool of qualified and certified Nigerian professionals with the necessary skills in renewable energy and energy efficiency. This includes specific expertise in areas like mini-grid development, energy management, and industrial energy efficiency.
- Enhanced Service Quality: By enforcing technical standards through certification, the project aims to improve the quality of RE/EE installations and services, ensuring safer, more reliable, and sustainable power supply.
- Market Growth & Investment: Increased competence and certification will build confidence among consumers, investors, and development partners. This creates a more attractive and sustainable market environment for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- Alignment with National Goals: The project contributes directly to Nigeria's energy transition goals by building the human capital required to support the expansion of the RE/EE sector and improve energy access.

Overall, the tender aims to address a critical capacity gap, which is a major bottleneck to the deployment of clean energy and the achievement of Nigeria's energy transition targets.

All communication takes place in English via communication tool in the project area of the procurement portal.