Niger receives some of the highest solar irradiation levels in the world, with vast open land, minimal cloud cover, and consistent sun year-round. This makes Niger extremely favorable for standalone systems, solar mini-grids, battery-backed hybrid systems, and large-scale desert. . The Niger Solar Electricity Access Project (NESAP), aimed at enhancing electricity access in rural and peri-urban areas of Niger through solar energy, started in 2017 and has built 15 solar power plants. This project, funded by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA). . ty to generate electricity from renewable sources; and (ii) the population's improved access to modern energy services. The. . Niger is taking significant strides to address its energy challenges, as new solar projects begin to transform the landscapes of Niamey and Zinder. Solar energy is booming in Niger, one of the world's sunniest countries, with sales of increasingly cheap solar panels going up and new. .