Electricity challenges in Nigeria: Renewable energy a way forward
1 Department of Engineering and Scientific Services, National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Review Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2022, 11(03), 016–023.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2022.11.3.0085
Publication history:
Received on 18 April 2022; revised on 04 June 2022; accepted on 06 June 2022
Abstract:
The present crisis of electricity supply in Nigeria is adversely affecting its economy. The population is growing and life is getting more difficult for the citizens. Nigeria is rich in renewable energy sources, such as solar, biomass, thermal, wind, geothermal, tidal, hydro, biogas, wave, and ocean energy. However, less than 25% of the renewable energy potentials have been utilized. A critical investment in a renewable energy sector will not only solve electricity related problems but also help to achieve social-economy development in the country. In addition, renewable energy projects will help to provide jobs for the youth and create new investment opportunities for the people.
Keywords:
Electricity Supply; Renewable Energy; Solar Energy; Wind; Biomass; Geothermal
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