Following the successful implementation of the building retrofit pilot project, CLASP—the parent organization coordinating CLiC—engaged SRADev Nigeria to provide technical support to the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON). This project was aimed at developing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for lighting devices in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s energy sector faces two significant challenges: electricity shortages and high costs. Utility tariffs have increased by over 100%, and diesel fuel costs have risen by more than 200% in the past two years. To reach the global average, an additional 78,000MW of power plant capacity needs to be installed. Nigeria’s installed lighting systems have an average maximum demand of 1,935MW. Hence, implementing a Minimum Energy Performance Standard for lighting could save up to 1,032MW of power demand, equivalent to the capacity of a power plant that could cost $1.6 billion.
During the course of the project, we successfully conducted a comprehensive review and update of minimum energy performance standards for lighting products. As a direct outcome, the technical committee brought about an effective and sustainable standard for both lighting and labeling in Nigeria.
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