What Nigus International does

Nigus International Investment Limited is a Nigerian renewable energy company headquartered in Jabi, Abuja, that designs, sells, and services lithium battery energy storage systems integrated with solar PV generation. Its core product portfolio spans six lines: an Intelligent Micro Grid combining solar modules with LFP battery storage for community and industrial park use; utility-scale On-Grid Solar (PV) Power Generation, anchored by a planned 100MW plant in Mayo Belwa, Adamawa State; 100% Off-Grid Hybrid Power systems for industrial clients (4 projects at 5-12 MWH each in Nigeria); a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for utility-scale capacity firming; Household Energy Storage products for residential and SME backup power; and E-Mobility solutions including EV charging stations and battery swap facilities, developed through a joint venture with BYD. The technology stack is differentiated by AI-driven energy scheduling, IoT integration, cloud computing, and big data analytics applied to power generation, distribution, and consumption optimization.

The company operates a hybrid B2B and B2G business model combining direct enterprise sales, project development of utility-scale and industrial power plants, and government-level strategic partnerships. Revenue streams include hardware sales, project development and licensing, and emerging service-based revenue from e-mobility and gas-to-liquid refining. Customer segments include utilities and distribution companies, industrial and manufacturing clients (dairy, aluminum, rice milling, poultry, soy oil), critical infrastructure operators (airports, schools, hospitals), residential and SME end-users, and, more recently, the oil and gas sector (via a $1B January 2024 gas flaring solution partnership with Beijing Zhongmin) and the defence sector (via a $200M March 2026 SPV with Elmirate Capital under Nigeria's DICON Act 2023). Geographic footprint covers 7 African countries (Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan) with active projects in Turkey, UAE, and Kenya, and developing partnerships in the UK and France. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customer engagement is facilitated through a 'Configure Your Unit' web tool and direct enterprise sales.

Name

Nigus International

Legal name

Nigus International Investment Limited

Website

https://nigusng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nigus International is a Nigerian renewable energy company that designs, sells, and services lithium battery energy storage systems integrated with solar PV, serving utilities, industrial clients, critical infrastructure, and residential customers across 7 African countries, with expanding e-mobility, gas-to-liquid, and defence manufacturing verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy & Battery Storage Solutions

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid + Storage EPC & Systems Integration (EUAEAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ), Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI), Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Hybrid Renewable Systems & Co-Optimization R&D (Solar+Wind+Storage, Multi-Resource Plants, Controls) (EUAMAOAI), Energy Storage Systems (BESS, Flywheels, Batteries) (HDABAKAC)

Keywords

• Lithium battery storage
• Solar power generation
• Off-grid hybrid power
• Energy micro-grid systems
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Jabi

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Solar Power Hardware Sales: Sale of solar panels, battery storage systems, intelligent micro-grid equipment, and household energy storage products to utilities, industrial clients, and residential customers.
2. On-Grid Solar Power Plant Development: Development of utility-scale on-grid solar PV power plants, including the 100MW plant in Mayo Belwa, Adamawa State. Revenue generated through power generation licenses and eligible-buyer electricity sales.
3. Off-Grid Hybrid Power Project Development: Development of 100% off-grid solutions for industrial scale projects, providing 24-hour peak power to industrial market segments. Projects range from 5MWH to 12MWH storage capacity.
4. EV Charging Stations and E-Mobility Infrastructure: Revenue from EV charging station deployment, battery swap services, and energy sales, developed through Joint Venture with BYD. Currently negotiating a concept project with Abuja FCT.
5. Defence and Satellite Manufacturing (via Nigus Tactical Systems Ltd): Revenue from domestic defence manufacturing spanning tactical drones, unmanned aerial systems, ammunition production, armoured vehicles, satellite systems, and cyber defence infrastructure through the Nigus Tactical Systems Ltd SPV, backed by up to $200 million in planned investment from Elmirate Capital.
6. Gas Flaring Solution Technology (via Zhongmin Partnership): $1 billion agreement with Beijing Zhongmin Xin Junlong New Energy Technology Company to deploy gas-to-liquid (GTL) refining technology that converts flared methane gas into liquid synthetic fuels (gasoline, diesel) for economic use in Nigeria's oilfields.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nigus International Investment Limited is a Nigerian high-tech enterprise that designs, produces, and deploys renewable energy solutions centered on lithium battery energy storage integrated with solar power generation. Its product portfolio spans Intelligent Micro-Grid systems, utility-scale On-Grid and Off-Grid solar PV power plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), household energy storage, and E-Mobility/EV charging infrastructure (via JV with BYD). The company also pursues defence manufacturing and gas-to-liquid (GTL) refining projects through strategic partnerships.

Product overview

Nigus International Investment Limited is a high-tech enterprise offering an integrated portfolio of renewable energy products and solutions centered on solar power generation and lithium battery energy storage. The core product line consists of six main offerings: (1) Intelligent Micro Grid systems combining solar with LFP battery storage for communities and industrial parks; (2) On-Grid Solar (PV) Power Generation for utility-scale grid-tied electricity production; (3) Off-Grid Hybrid Power platforms for industrial applications with 5-12 MWH capacity; (4) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for utility-scale capacity firming and grid stabilization; (5) Household Energy Storage products for residential and SME backup power using lithium batteries; and (6) E-Mobility solutions including EV charging stations through a partnership with BYD. The company operates across the energy value chain from generation through storage to consumption, supported by AI-driven scheduling and energy management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Dome: A flexible solar solution for multiple applications including sustainable green energy, cold storage, office space, shop system, aquaponic food production, water pump and storage, energy management system, and battery storage.
• The Cube

Products and services

• Intelligent Micro Grid High-efficiency smart micro-grid system integrating solar modules with LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery energy storage systems. Designed for off-grid power requirements or embedded power for communities and industrial parks with flexible battery storage inputs.
• On-Grid Solar (PV) Power Generation Utility-scale solar photovoltaic power generation system. Pursuing an On-Grid license for a 100MW solar power plant in Mayo Belwa, Adamawa State, Nigeria, positioned as the first eligible-buyer project in the country. Also developing hybrid embedded power systems for real estate developers with Power-As-A-Service models.
• Off-Grid Hybrid Power 100% off-grid solutions platform for industrial scale projects. 4 projects in Nigeria with power and storage capacity ranging from 5MWH to 12MWH, providing 24-hour peak power to industrial segments including dairy factory, aluminum plant, rice mill, poultry farm, and soy oil refinery.
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Utility-scale battery systems enabling greater penetration of variable energy systems onto the grid by storing excess generated energy and smoothing output through capacity firming. Provides reliable and cost-effective electricity for isolated grid and off-grid communities, reducing dependence on expensive imported diesel.
• Household Energy Storage Residential and SME backup power products developed over 3 years using advanced lithium batteries. Combined with hybrid inverters and intelligent battery management software, augmented with photovoltaic modules for an intuitive and smart energy storage system suitable for base stations and households.
• E-Mobility Electric vehicle and mass transit solutions developed through a joint venture with BYD (one of the world's largest EV producers). Includes EV charging stations with battery storage, charge-and-shop energy stations, battery swap facilities, and hybrid renewable/grid power sources. Currently negotiating a concept project with Abuja FCT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Off-grid industrial projects generate 5MWH to 12MWH of power and storage capacity providing 24-hour peak power to industrial facilities.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment LLC signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria's Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to establish a $200 million SPV, Nigus Tactical Systems Ltd, for domestic defence manufacturing spanning drones, munitions, armoured vehicles, satellite technologies, ammunition production, and cyber defence infrastructure. Operates under the DICON Act 2023, which opened Nigeria's state-controlled defence sector to private capital and foreign investment to reduce Nigeria's $520 billion annual arms import dependency.
• Beijing Zhongmin Xin Junlong New Energy Technology Company Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2024$1 billion agreement signed on January 5, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, for deploying Zhongmin's leading gas flaring solution technology in Nigeria. Zhongmin brings Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) refining technology that converts methane-rich flared associated gas into liquid synthetic fuels (gasoline, diesel). This is Zhongmin's first foray into Africa after its success in China and Asia. The partnership addresses Nigeria's environmental and economic losses from over 10 billion standard cubic metres of gas flared between January 2022 and August 2023.
• BYDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Venture partnership with BYD (Build Your Dreams), one of the world's largest producers of electric vehicles. The partnership leverages BYD's EV technology and Nigus's knowledge in battery storage and energy management to develop mass transit and public transportation solutions, as well as EV charging stations (using battery storage) across Nigeria. Currently negotiating a concept project with Nigeria's Capital, Abuja FCT.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Daystar Power: Pan-African provider of solar power solutions and energy services to commercial and industrial clients across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and South Africa. Directly comparable to Nigus in customer segment (industrial off-grid) and geography (Nigeria-led, multi-country West African footprint).
• Lumos Global: Pay-as-you-go solar home system provider operating across Nigeria and other West African markets. Comparable in targeting Nigerian households and SMEs replacing diesel generators with solar+battery solutions; smaller scale than Nigus but similar unit economics.
• Zola Electric: Africa-focused solar+storage provider offering intelligent energy management systems with both pay-as-you-go and installed solutions. Comparable product portfolio (solar PV, lithium battery storage, AI/IoT-enabled energy management) and similar customer challenges around unreliable grid power.
• PowerGen Renewable Energy: East African clean energy company developing, owning, and operating distributed solar PV and battery storage mini-grids. Directly comparable in business model of utility-style off-grid power for industrial and commercial customers using solar+storage architecture.
• BBOXX: UK-headquartered next-generation utility providing solar+battery solutions to off-grid households and SMEs across Africa. Comparable to Nigus in solar+storage product stack and African geographic focus, though BBOXX leans more residential/SME while Nigus emphasizes industrial and utility-scale.
• M-KOPA: Kenya-headquartered pay-as-you-go solar home system provider operating across East and West Africa. Comparable in serving the same renewable energy reliability gap in African markets with distributed solar+battery hardware, though Nigus targets higher-power industrial and utility segments.

Regional players

• Rensource Energy: Nigeria-based distributed renewable energy company deploying solar hybrid mini-grids for industrial and commercial customers. Highly comparable in Nigerian industrial off-grid focus, though Rensource operates almost exclusively in Nigeria while Nigus has multi-country African ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• Sungrow: World's largest inverter and one of the largest BESS integrators, supplying solar+storage equipment globally including Africa. Comparable in energy storage product line and microgrid solutions; provides hardware that Nigus could either partner with or compete against.
• Fluence Energy: Global leader in utility-scale battery energy storage systems and software, a joint venture of Siemens and AES. Comparable in BESS technology stack and grid-services software (EMS), but operates globally rather than focused on African emerging markets where Nigus competes.

Emerging players

• Solarcentury (now part of Statkraft): UK-based solar PV developer and EPC contractor with significant African project experience. Comparable in utility-scale solar PV development and EPC delivery model, though Solarcentury is more developed as a Western EPC firm rather than indigenous African player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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