Okeke, H.S and Mbamaluikem, Peter O (2020) Enhancing Electric Power Generation in Nigeria Using Renewable Energy Mix. International Journal of Technical & Scientific Research Engineering, 3 (2). pp. 8-16. ISSN 2581-9259
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Abstract
The electricity generation of Nigeria despite its abundant renewable and non-renewable energy resources has never been adequate from the installation of the first generating power plant up till this present moment. As it stands, the country’s total installed capacity is 12,500 MW; out of which about 5,500 MW is available for onward transmission. This has greatly affected the daily activities of citizens and it might get worse as the country’s population and demand for electricity increases. Owing to the necessity to save the eco-system, improve the utilization of non-renewable energy sources, and most importantly, the need to have a consistent power supply, there is a need to turn to renewable energy resources as an alternative for meeting the electricity generation demand of the country. This paper therefore proposes renewable energy (wind, solar and Small Hydro) mix as a way to improve the electricity generation capacity of Nigeria. The analysis of the capacities of the proposed renewable energy mix studied shows that 26,298.8 MW of power can be added to the current generation. This will improve the standard of living of the country and also increase the socio-economic development, hence an increased energy security in Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Electricity generation, Renewable Energy, Energy Mix, Energy Security, Solar, small hydro |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Joy Oluwabukola Olayiwola |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Feb 2022 08:49 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Feb 2022 08:49 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1843 |
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