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more transparent in principle rather than as a practical reality. The existence of untapped abundant renewables spotted in every part of the
country is axiomatic of her dysfunctional renewables-based energy transition. Nevertheless, substantial progress can be seen in the exploitation of
hydropower to support the national grid system. The reality, in any case,
is that power generation in Nigeria is still at a trifling point, indicating
a short capacity for the country. Therefore, it has become a critical issue
of concern as to whether transitioning to renewable energy can promote
energy security to abate Nigeria’s regular power crisis.
The primary aim of this chapter is to examine the potential of renewables for sustainable power generation in Nigeria. The rationale for it
has arisen given the need for a transition from an overly reliance on
fossil fuels to renewable-sourced electricity (RES-E), as a way of mitigating power crisis to ensure energy security in particular. The study,
following an introduction, provides background information on Nigeria’s
renewable energy-based transition. This understanding is followed by
a discussion of renewable energy prospect for energy security in the
country. The next section examines how renewables development challenges can be overcome, using inclusive and effective policy measures.
Overall, a summary has been provided in the conclusion section.
7.2 Energy Security in Energy Transition
Regime: The Case of Nigeria
The idea of energy security which has expanded from a mere supply of
oil to a relatively broad range of global issues,
6 underpinning various
conditions from a technical and theoretical perspective,
7 and embracing
‘availability, affordability, accessibility, and acceptability’
8 is now typically
6 Daniel Yergin, ‘Ensuring Energy Security’ (2006) 85(2) Foreign Affairs, 69–82; Jonathan
Elkind, ‘Energy Security: Call for a Broader Agenda’. In C. Pascual and J. Elkind (eds), Energy
Security: Economics, Politics, Strategies, and Implications (Brookings Institution Press, 2009) 119.
7 Felix Ciuta, ‘Conceptual Notes on Energy Security: Total or Banal Security?’ (2010) 41(2)
Security Dialogue, 123–144.
8 Alicia Altagracia Aponte (ed), A Quest for Energy Security in the 21st Century: Resources and
Constraints (APERC 2007).
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more transparent in principle rather than as a practical reality. The existence of untapped abundant renewables spotted in every part of the
country is axiomatic of her dysfunctional renewables-based energy transition. Nevertheless, substantial progress can be seen in the exploitation of
hydropower to support the national grid system. The reality, in any case,
is that power generation in Nigeria is still at a trifling point, indicating
a short capacity for the country. Therefore, it has become a critical issue
of concern as to whether transitioning to renewable energy can promote
energy security to abate Nigeria’s regular power crisis.
The primary aim of this chapter is to examine the potential of renewables for sustainable power generation in Nigeria. The rationale for it
has arisen given the need for a transition from an overly reliance on
fossil fuels to renewable-sourced electricity (RES-E), as a way of mitigating power crisis to ensure energy security in particular. The study,
following an introduction, provides background information on Nigeria’s
renewable energy-based transition. This understanding is followed by
a discussion of renewable energy prospect for energy security in the
country. The next section examines how renewables development challenges can be overcome, using inclusive and effective policy measures.
Overall, a summary has been provided in the conclusion section.
7.2 Energy Security in Energy Transition
Regime: The Case of Nigeria
The idea of energy security which has expanded from a mere supply of
oil to a relatively broad range of global issues,
6 underpinning various
conditions from a technical and theoretical perspective,
7 and embracing
‘availability, affordability, accessibility, and acceptability’
8 is now typically
6 Daniel Yergin, ‘Ensuring Energy Security’ (2006) 85(2) Foreign Affairs, 69–82; Jonathan
Elkind, ‘Energy Security: Call for a Broader Agenda’. In C. Pascual and J. Elkind (eds), Energy
Security: Economics, Politics, Strategies, and Implications (Brookings Institution Press, 2009) 119.
7 Felix Ciuta, ‘Conceptual Notes on Energy Security: Total or Banal Security?’ (2010) 41(2)
Security Dialogue, 123–144.
8 Alicia Altagracia Aponte (ed), A Quest for Energy Security in the 21st Century: Resources and
Constraints (APERC 2007).