Nigeria, July 30 -- On Wednesday, the African Development Bank (AfDB) said it has committed a $1.2 million grant to support a feasibility study on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Nigeria.

Abdul Kamara, director-general of AfDB's Nigeria country department, disclosed this while speaking on Wednesday at the inaugural/inception workshop for Nigeria BESS feasibility study in Abuja.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), AfDB and Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa organised the programme.

He noted that the grant is part of the Africa energy transition catalyst programme, which aims to promote sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Mr Kamara, represented by Chigoziri Egeruoh, AfDB Nigeria country office, explained that Africa ...