242
C. N. Nwedu
is 6 hours per day, and possible concentrated solar power and photovoltaic is roughly 427,000 MW.
38 More evidence shows that Nigeria’s
entire solar energy landmass coverage is 120,000 times electricity generated for consumption in the country in 2002.
39 The use of solar modules
or collectors to cover, at least, 1% would potentially generate 1850 ×
10 3 GWh of solar energy yearly, a capacity which is 100 times electricity
consumed currently in the country.
40 The geography of Nigeria is generally solar promising, yet a function of seasonal weather as is relatively
likely elsewhere. The country at large relatively experiences solar intensity. The northern part, for example, experiences the extreme intensity
of the sun, with longer daily hours of sunlight. The following Fig. 7.2
shows Nigeria’s level of global horizon irradiation (GHI), which by critical analysis, offers substantial evidence of exploitable solar energy in the
country.
The use of solar for power generation is visibly slow in Nigeria, despite
her proven solar energy potential. This situation, in addition to an overall
poor power generation, has seen individuals struggling to adapt to offgrid solar power. Thus, more progress can be seen in the deployment of
photovoltaic technology among some corporate institutions and households able to afford any associated costs. This scenario is a reflection of
government’s unwinding political will and commitment.
The availability of exploitable solar in Nigeria, even amid government’s indifference has become a great subject of interest in several
studies.
41 Fagbenle assessed the desirability or otherwise of applying solar
energy to air, road, sea, rail, including military transportations.
42 The
economic benefits of solar apart from power generation can be widely felt
in several other sectors such as agriculture, engineering, medical sciences
38 Ibid.
39 GENI, ‘How is 100% Renewable Energy Possible for Nigeria?’, http://geni.org/globalene
rgy/research/renewable-energy-potential-of-nigeria/100-percent-renewable-energy-Nigeria.pdf,
accessed 24 April 2020.
40 Chigasa C. Uzoma and others, ‘Renewable Energy Penetration in Nigeria: A Study of the
South-East Zone’ (2011) 1(5) Continental J. Environmental Sciences, 1–5.
41 RL Fagbenle, ‘Prospects and problems of solarising transport technology‘ (1991) 2(1) Nigerian
Journal of Renewable Energy, 85–88; RL Fagbenle, ‘Estimation of Total Radiation in Nigeria
Using Meteorological Data’ (1990) Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, 1–10.
42 Ibid.
C. N. Nwedu
is 6 hours per day, and possible concentrated solar power and photovoltaic is roughly 427,000 MW.
38 More evidence shows that Nigeria’s
entire solar energy landmass coverage is 120,000 times electricity generated for consumption in the country in 2002.
39 The use of solar modules
or collectors to cover, at least, 1% would potentially generate 1850 ×
10 3 GWh of solar energy yearly, a capacity which is 100 times electricity
consumed currently in the country.
40 The geography of Nigeria is generally solar promising, yet a function of seasonal weather as is relatively
likely elsewhere. The country at large relatively experiences solar intensity. The northern part, for example, experiences the extreme intensity
of the sun, with longer daily hours of sunlight. The following Fig. 7.2
shows Nigeria’s level of global horizon irradiation (GHI), which by critical analysis, offers substantial evidence of exploitable solar energy in the
country.
The use of solar for power generation is visibly slow in Nigeria, despite
her proven solar energy potential. This situation, in addition to an overall
poor power generation, has seen individuals struggling to adapt to offgrid solar power. Thus, more progress can be seen in the deployment of
photovoltaic technology among some corporate institutions and households able to afford any associated costs. This scenario is a reflection of
government’s unwinding political will and commitment.
The availability of exploitable solar in Nigeria, even amid government’s indifference has become a great subject of interest in several
studies.
41 Fagbenle assessed the desirability or otherwise of applying solar
energy to air, road, sea, rail, including military transportations.
42 The
economic benefits of solar apart from power generation can be widely felt
in several other sectors such as agriculture, engineering, medical sciences
38 Ibid.
39 GENI, ‘How is 100% Renewable Energy Possible for Nigeria?’, http://geni.org/globalene
rgy/research/renewable-energy-potential-of-nigeria/100-percent-renewable-energy-Nigeria.pdf,
accessed 24 April 2020.
40 Chigasa C. Uzoma and others, ‘Renewable Energy Penetration in Nigeria: A Study of the
South-East Zone’ (2011) 1(5) Continental J. Environmental Sciences, 1–5.
41 RL Fagbenle, ‘Prospects and problems of solarising transport technology‘ (1991) 2(1) Nigerian
Journal of Renewable Energy, 85–88; RL Fagbenle, ‘Estimation of Total Radiation in Nigeria
Using Meteorological Data’ (1990) Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, 1–10.
42 Ibid.