Load Assessment and Baseline Survey in Umon Island and Bagana Community of Cross River State
The insufficient access to modern energy services has been reported to have significant impact
on economic development. With a population estimated to be about 170 million people, only
about 50% of Nigerians have access to electricity and majority of the people without access to
electricity leave in the rural areas. Umon Island, located in Biase Local Government Area of
Cross River State, Southern Nigeria is among the numerous communities in Nigeria that is not
connected to the national electricity grid. The community members rely on traditional energy
sources such as candles and kerosene lanterns for lighting. Those that can afford it, generate
electricity from the use private petrol or diesel generators, thus contributing to the emission of
GHG. The Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP) implemented by GIZ in partnership
with the Cross River State Government is implementing a solar mini-grid project in Umon Island
and the Community Research and Development Centre (CREDC) was selected to serve as the Mini-grid Operator in the Community.
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