Review Article
Abstract
Nigeria possesses an abundance of renewable energy
resources, including solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower, yet these remain
largely underutilized due to the nation's reliance on non-renewable energy
sources. The development of renewable energy can help address this situation,
as it utilizes renewable materials to generate useful energy products. This
study examines Nigeria's renewable energy landscape, focusing on resource
potential, policy frameworks, and challenges to clean energy adoption. A SWOT
analysis identifies solar and wind energy as particularly promising, given the
country's abundant sunlight and favorable wind conditions in rural areas.
However, obstacles such as high initial costs, grid integration challenges, and
skill shortages hinder progress. The review evaluates Nigeria's energy policies
and reveals ambitious targets for renewable energy integration, but it also
highlights significant barriers, including financial constraints,
infrastructural deficiencies, and governance issues. To overcome these hurdles,
the review study concludes and recommends that increased investment in research
and development, specialized training programs, improved governance, and public
awareness initiatives are critical for enabling a sustainable energy
transition, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and enhancing energy access
across Nigeria.
Keywords
Renewable energy, solar energy, biomass, electricity system, fossil fuel.
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Abstract
Nigeria possesses an abundance of renewable energy
resources, including solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower, yet these remain
largely underutilized due to the nation's reliance on non-renewable energy
sources. The development of renewable energy can help address this situation,
as it utilizes renewable materials to generate useful energy products. This
study examines Nigeria's renewable energy landscape, focusing on resource
potential, policy frameworks, and challenges to clean energy adoption. A SWOT
analysis identifies solar and wind energy as particularly promising, given the
country's abundant sunlight and favorable wind conditions in rural areas.
However, obstacles such as high initial costs, grid integration challenges, and
skill shortages hinder progress. The review evaluates Nigeria's energy policies
and reveals ambitious targets for renewable energy integration, but it also
highlights significant barriers, including financial constraints,
infrastructural deficiencies, and governance issues. To overcome these hurdles,
the review study concludes and recommends that increased investment in research
and development, specialized training programs, improved governance, and public
awareness initiatives are critical for enabling a sustainable energy
transition, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and enhancing energy access
across Nigeria.
Abstract Keywords
Renewable energy, solar energy, biomass, electricity system, fossil fuel.
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