Ire Energy operates across two high-growth clean energy verticals — exporting waste-based biofuel feedstocks from Nigeria to European refiners, and deploying solar mini-grid systems to power rural Nigerian communities.
Ire Energy is a Nigerian clean energy company operating across two high-growth verticals — biofuel feedstock export and solar mini-grid deployment.
In the biofuel space, we aggregate waste-based oils across Nigeria and export them to European biodiesel and SAF refiners, bridging the gap between Africa's untapped feedstock supply and Europe's legislated demand.
In solar, we develop and operate mini-grid systems that bring reliable, affordable electricity to rural Nigerian communities — backed by Nigeria's USD 750 million government mini-grid programme and NERC's new 2026 regulatory framework.
Both businesses share the same foundation: deep local networks, asset-light operations, and a belief that Africa's resources should power Africa's future.
UCO, palm oil residues and animal fats aggregated in Nigeria and exported to European biodiesel and SAF refiners under ISCC-EU certification.
Solar PV and battery storage mini-grids deployed in rural Nigerian communities. REA grant-eligible. Connected to Nigeria's national electrification programme.
Where possible, we combine both operations in the same communities — collecting waste oil and providing clean electricity from a single trusted local presence.
Simple, repeatable models in two of Nigeria's highest-growth clean energy sectors.
🛢️ Biofuel Feedstock — Nigeria to Europe
Aggregate UCO, palm residues and animal fats from restaurants, mills and processors across Nigeria.
Quality test, pre-process and certify feedstock to EU specification. ISCC-EU chain of custody maintained.
Consolidate at Lagos port. Ship FOB Lagos to ARA ports (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Hamburg).
Direct offtake to European biodiesel and SAF refiners under pre-negotiated contracts.
☀️ Solar Mini-Grids — Powering Rural Nigeria
Select underserved rural communities with strong energy demand and economic activity. Apply for REA grant funding.
Install solar PV panels, battery storage, inverters and smart metering. Commission and connect households and businesses.
Collect tariff revenue via mobile money. Maintain and monitor the system. Customers pay for what they use.
Use each project as proof of concept for the next. Win REA tender contracts and expand across southern Nigeria.
Two markets. Both with structural tailwinds. Both with clear demand and government backing.
EU RED III requires 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Waste-based feedstocks like UCO are the preferred, double-counted pathway. Demand is legislated, not discretionary. Nigerian UCO is explicitly preferred over Asian alternatives under EU sustainability rules.
Nigeria's government has committed USD 750 million to deploy 1,300+ solar mini-grids. NERC's April 2026 regulations provide a clear licensing and tariff framework. REA offers capital grants of up to 75% for qualifying developers. The window is open now.
Where Ire Energy deploys a mini-grid, we also collect waste oil. One community presence creates two revenue streams — clean electricity tariffs and certified biofuel feedstock export. A model no other operator is running.
An African company reclaiming the continent's resources, guided by ancient wisdom, building a circular future. We are not just building businesses. We are building infrastructure that lasts.
80 million Nigerians lack reliable electricity. We are building the infrastructure to change that.
Partner with communities and local authorities to identify underserved rural and peri-urban locations.
Engineer solar PV, battery storage and distribution systems sized to community demand. Source equipment from leading Chinese manufacturers.
Install and commission mini-grid systems with smart metering and mobile money payment integration.
Generate recurring tariff revenue. Apply for REA grant funding covering up to 75% of capital costs. Earn carbon credits from verified emission reductions.
We are actively building partnerships across both our business verticals.
Processing, dehydration and collection technology providers. We seek equipment partners and operational knowledge exchange — particularly from markets with mature UCO infrastructure.
Solar PV, battery storage, inverter and smart metering manufacturers with Africa experience. We are sourcing systems for deployment across rural southern Nigeria under the REA programme.
Chemical and product tanker operators with West Africa to Europe routes. Reliable, growing cargo volumes on long-term contracts. Co-loading arrangements welcome.
Seeking equity or trade finance for our pilot phases across both verticals. Partners gain exposure to Africa's clean energy transition backed by EU regulatory demand and Nigerian government programmes.
Whether you're a potential partner, investor, supplier or buyer — we'd love to hear from you.
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