Role: Owner’s Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Sector: Renewable Energy

Vista Advisory Partners proudly served as Owner’s Engineer for Nigeria’s first-ever floating solar power installation — a groundbreaking 5MWp plant featuring an initial 200kWp pilot phase. The project represents a significant milestone in advancing innovative renewable energy solutions across Nigeria’s power sector.

Integrated into Viathan’s existing distribution network, the floating solar plant showcases the potential for sustainable generation technologies that maximize water surface use while reducing land footprint and evaporation losses.

As Owner’s Engineer, Vista Advisory Partners provided full-spectrum technical and commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle, including:

• Conceptual Design Review – Ensuring robust and efficient system architecture tailored to local environmental conditions.
• Financial Modelling Validation – Confirming project bankability through detailed analysis of cost, yield, and return assumptions.
• Procurement Support – Guiding the selection of qualified suppliers and technology partners to ensure quality and reliability.
• Construction Monitoring – Overseeing on-site implementation to maintain safety, performance, and compliance with design specifications.
• Regulatory Compliance Assurance – Facilitating adherence to national standards and renewable energy regulations.

Through these efforts, Vista safeguarded the client’s interests and ensured that the installation met international quality benchmarks, establishing a pioneering model for future floating solar developments in Nigeria.

This project not only validates the technical and commercial viability of floating solar systems but also underscores Vista Advisory Partners’ commitment to enabling innovative, sustainable, and future-ready energy solutions for Africa