Rodgers, I agree with you. I have been in the solar business for 7 years, and the biggest problem, apart from the cost is awareness. Even highly educated people are not aware there are several solar companies and installations in Nigeria. Not that its their fault, but we seem to think Renewable Energy (which includes solar) is some kind of unreachable technology. My company rubitec solar has made several installations for government, private organisations, educational institutions and individuals. Yes, upfront costs are high, but it pays itself within 2-3 years max, as you avoid generators, fuel, as welll as benefits of avoiding environmental pollution and noise. However, we can also have Solar Home Systems (SHS)for the rural areas at costs ranging from N10,000 to 100,000. These will provide the minimum in terms of lighting and something to charge your mobile phone and probably power a small TV and radio at some additional cost. A scheme popular in Bangladesh, Indonesia, india, Malyaysia etc, has a microfinance Bank like Grameen Shakti supplying AND installing the SHS for the poor, who then pay back over 2-3 years. They have done over 1m SHS in Bangladesh already, all by microfinance. Our MFBs in Nigeria have no idea even though we have tried to educate them. check out www.rubitecsolar.com, or email bolades@rubitecsolar.com