Nigeria faces a critical dilemma in its renewable energy sector: the push to transition from a consumer of imported solar technology to a domestic manufacturer, without destabilizing energy access. While officials advocate for industrial policies to boost local production, experts warn that premature import restrictions could worsen energy poverty. Although Nigeria has attracted significant energy investment, the bulk has historically favored oil and gas, leaving renewable infrastructure and storage underfunded. Despite a robust regulatory framework, including the Electricity Act 2023, the country continues to grapple with transmission bottlenecks and a reliance on imported equipment to bridge the national grid gap.