Essays about: "solar energy in nigeria"

Found 5 essays containing the words solar energy in nigeria.

  1. 1. An Environmental and Health Benefit and Cost analysis of Renewable Energy in Nigeria : A comparison between the investment in solar energy plant and hydropower plant

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Ruth Ashibuogwu; [2024]
    Keywords : Environment; Health; Solar Energy and Hydropower;

    Abstract : This study analyses the environmental and health benefits associated with the use of renewable energy sources, focusing on the costs and savings involved. The research employs a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis approach, comparing the costs associated with generating energy from a 10 megawatts solar energy power plant versus a 10 megawatt hydropower plant. READ MORE

  3. 2. MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING : A case study of Nigeria

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Nelson Okosun; [2022]
    Keywords : Energy; Multi-Criteria; Infrastructure; GIS;

    Abstract : Rising levels of urbanization and technological advancements has led to a shift towards dependence on energy consuming devices, machineries, and electrical appliances both for personal and productive use. This has led to higher demand for electricity services and more pressure on power supply facilities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Techno-economic study for a 50 MW PV plant in Nigeria

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Jacob Kelly; [2021]
    Keywords : Photovoltaics; monofacial; bifacial; fixed mounting; single-axis tracking; inverter loading ratio; utility PV plant; solar farm; LCOE optimisation; Nigeria;

    Abstract : As part of Nigeria’s drive to increase electricity production capacity and shift to renewable sources, a new 50 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant is proposed for a town in north-west Nigeria. Rather than using conventional monofacial modules and fixed mounting, it is of interest to consider a selection of new technologies which are attracting growing attention in the global utility PV market. READ MORE

  5. 4. An Analysis of Geospatial Factors in Medium Voltage Grid Distribution Network Routing

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Chaitanya Tendolkar; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : To provide electricity access to the population currently deprived of it, is one of the sustainable development goals. Although the number is decreasing and is below 1 billion people without access to electricity for the first time in the year 2017, there is still much to be done. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Adoption Of solar photovoltaic systems among industries and residential houses in southern Nigeria

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Nnamdi Eronini; [2014]
    Keywords : Renewable technologies; feed-in tarrif; sustainability; solar energy; solar photovoltaics;

    Abstract : The shortage of electricity in Nigeria creates a huge gap between demand and supply, making individuals and organizations look for alternatives to obtain regular supply of power. The objective of this study was divided into two parts. READ MORE