Nigeria's Energy deficit: The challenges and Eco- friendly approach in reducing the energy gap

• Published in: International journal of sustainable engineering Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 442 - 459
• Main Authors: Ndukwu, M. C., Onwude, D. I., Bennamoun, L., Abam, F. I., Simo-Tagne, M., Horsfall, I. T., Briggs, T.A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 04-05-2021; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Appropriate technology; Biomass; Biomass energy production; Clean energy; Configuration management; Energy gap; Energy value; Engineering Sciences; policy drivers; Pyrolysis; Renewable energy; Solar energy; Nigeria; biomass; solar energy; pyrolysis; Renewable energy; policy drivers
• ISSN: 1939-7038; 1939-7046
• DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2020.1842546

This study provides an overview of the current energy deficit in Nigeria due to the massive challenges linked to the energy value-chain particularly the generation, distribution and decentralisation in Nigeria. The review discusses in detail, the possibility of using alternative resources to increase the usage of clean energy. The resources are represented by a huge biomass potential and solar energy availability in the country, which can be harnessed to solve the energy challenges. Therefore, solar-biomass pyrolysis technology was suggested as an appropriate technology to harness the combined energy potential presented by solar energy and biomass. This review helps to make the best design, choice, and adoption of suitable technology approaches for Nigeria. Moreover, the existing research on solar-biomass pyrolysis design architecture, configurations, were also reviewed. The choice of incorporating a solar-pyrolysis system for energy supplies and environmental resilience will be a novel attempt in the energy model using the Nigeria case.