The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued captive power generation permits to 11 applicants, including Nigerian Breweries and several universities, with a total capacity of 63.36MW.
Captive power generation allows these entities to produce electricity for their own consumption, enhancing energy self-sufficiency.
Among the beneficiaries, Nigerian Breweries has been granted permission to generate up to 41MW for its facilities in Abia, Oyo, and Enugu states. Additionally, six Nigerian universities, including the University of Abuja, University of Calabar, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, and others, along with the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), have also received permits for varying capacities ranging from 1.5MW to 12MW.
This move reflects a growing shift towards sustainable energy solutions and greater independence for key institutions in Nigeria.