Overview
Market leader in delivering renewable projects at the frontier of Nigeria’s energy transition.
Aluko & Oyebode advises developers, investors, lenders, and off-takers on solar, wind, hydro, bio, waste-to-energy and hybrid renewable energy projects across Nigeria. As Nigeria transitions toward cleaner energy and improved energy access, our team is at the forefront of structuring bankable renewable projects and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
Our renewable energy practice spans utility-scale solar and wind, mini-grids and off-grid solutions, hybrid renewable-gas projects, renewable energy PPAs, NERC licensing, embedded generation, grid connection, energy storage, climate finance, carbon credits, and renewable energy M&A. We work with international developers, impact investors, DFIs, and Nigerian off-takers on the market’s most complex mandates.
Services
Energy Storage & Innovation
Battery energy storage systems, virtual power plants, renewable-plus-storage hybrid projects, smart grid technology, and emerging renewable energy technologies and business models.
Mini-Grids & Off-Grid Solutions
Advising on mini-grid development under REA programmes, off-grid solar home systems, pay-as-you-go solar, captive power for communities and industrial estates, and accessing REA grants and subsidies.
Renewable Project Development
Utility-scale solar and wind project development site acquisition and land rights, environmental and social impact assessments, grid connection applications, NERC licensing, EPC contracts, and project commissioning.
Renewable Energy PPAs
Negotiating and structuring power purchase agreements with distribution companies, industrial off-takers, and embedded generation customers, addressing tariff structures, foreign exchange provisions, and payment security.
Renewable Energy Finance
Structuring project finance for renewable projects, coordinating DFI concessional finance, climate funds, commercial debt, equity investors, and blended finance structures for renewable energy infrastructure.
Selected Experience
Arnergy Solar Limited: US$18 Million Series B
Acted as legal counsel to Arnergy Solar Limited on a US$18 million Series B fundraise from a consortium including CardinalStone, British International Investment, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Norfund, EDFI, and All On, advising on the transaction and internal corporate restructuring to enable expansion of solar solutions across Africa for off-grid communities.
Africa Mini-Grids Programme (AMP): REA/GEF/UNDP
Provided advisory on the invitation for prequalification of solar PV mini-grid developers under the REA’s US$5.91 million AMP grant, funded by GEF and implemented with UNDP, RMI, and AfDB.
DARES Programme: US$750 Million World Bank Distributed Renewables
Provided sector review on the US$750 million World Bank DARES programme for distributed renewables, including solar mini-grids and LONGi Green Energy’s 500–1,000 MW solar panel facility, advising on regulatory compliance, project finance, and multi-project portfolios.
Lagos State Electricity Market Reforms & Renewable Integration
Advised on the Lagos Electric Power Sector Reform Law, promoting embedded power plants, mini-grids, and renewables through the Lagos Electricity Market; structuring off-grid generation licences, PPAs with clean energy generators, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Client Quotes
“Aluko & Oyebode has an excellent team, with strengths in many areas including dispute resolution, maritime and corporate matters.” — The Legal 500
“A highly resourceful and impressive team, widely recognized for litigation arising from ship arrests.” — The Legal 500
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Awards and Accolades
Band 1 in Projects & Energy, reflecting top-tier capability across energy and natural resources including renewable and clean energy mandates.
Chambers Global 2025
Energy & Power Team of the Year, recognising multidisciplinary excellence across complex energy mandates.
ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards 2024
Project Finance Firm of the Year (Nigeria), acknowledging leadership on market-moving, multi-source financings.
IFLR Africa Awards 2022
