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The United Nations has commissioned a 400 kW solar microgrid with 650 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage at UN House in Abuja, Nigeria, as part of the 'Greening of the UN House' initiative. This project will reduce electricity costs by approximately 40% and decrease reliance on the national grid by nearly one million kWh annually, preventing about 300 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Advanced digital technologies, including AI and IoT, are used for real-time monitoring and optimization. The initiative aligns with Nigeria's Electricity Act 2023 and aims to improve energy security. A second phase is planned to increase the capacity to 700 kW.