Get rid of it: To what extent might improved reliability reduce self-generation in Nigeria?

Oseni, Musiliu O.

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2016.03.013

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“…The small gasoline generator market is believed to be in about 22 million in 2018 and is projected to increase to 30 million by 2030 ( Oseni, 2016 ; Adeniran et al., 2017 ; Dalberg, 2019 ). Dalberg (2019) also reported that about $12 billion was expended on importation, fuelling, repair and maintenance of generators in 2018.…”

Section: Drivers Of Anthropogenic Air Pollutants In Nigeriamentioning

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Drivers of anthropogenic air emissions in Nigeria - A review

Okedere

Elehinafe

Oyelami

et al. 2021

Heliyon

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This study presents a review of sources and atmospheric levels of anthropogenic air emissions in Nigeria with a view to reviewing the existence or otherwise of national coordination aimed at mitigating the continued increase. According to individual researcher's reports, the atmospheric loading of anthropogenic air pollutants is currently on an alarming increase in Nigeria. Greater concerns are premised on the inadequacy existing emission inventories, continuous assessment, political will and development of policy plans for effective mitigation of these pollutants. The identified key drivers of these emissions include gas flaring, petroleum product refining, thermal plants for electricity generation, transportation, manufacturing sector, land use changes, proliferation of small and medium enterprises, medical wastes incineration, municipal waste disposal, domestic cooking, bush burning and agricultural activities such as land cultivation and animal rearing. Having identified the key sources of anthropogenic air emissions and established the rise in their atmospheric levels through aggregation of literature reports, this study calls for a review of energy policy, adoption of best practices in the management air emissions and solid wastes as well as agriculture and land use pattern which appear to be the rallying points of all identified sources of emission. The study concluded that the adoption of cleaner energy policies and initiatives in energy generation and usage as against pursuit of thermal plants and heavy dependence on fossil fuels will assist to ameliorate the atmospheric loadings of these pollutants.

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Drivers of anthropogenic air emissions in Nigeria - A review

Okedere

Elehinafe

Oyelami

et al. 2021

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“…There are multiple sources of ambient PM 2.5 pollution in Lagos. Anthropogenic sources include road transport [30], power generators [31] [32], poor waste management due to open dumpsites and illegal burning of waste [33], and construction industry [34]. In addition, natural sources, such as dust and sea salts, are also known to be significant [35].…”

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The Health Cost of Ambient Air Pollution in Lagos

Croitoru¹,

Chang²,

Akpokodje³

2020

JEP

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Globally, air pollution is a significant cause of death, illness and social discomfort. The problem is particularly severe in Nigeria, the country with the highest number of premature deaths due to ambient particulate matter pollution in Sub Saharan Africa. It is especially worrying in Lagos, the country's commercial capital and one of the world's fastest growing megacities. Despite growing concerns about its deadly impacts, there is currently no reliable monetary estimate of the effects of ambient air pollution, nor a comprehensive control plan in Lagos. Using available ground-level monitored data and the most recent valuation techniques, this paper estimates that in 2018 alone, ambient fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) caused about 11,200 premature deaths, and generated a health cost of US$2.1 billion in Lagos. This is equivalent to about 2.1 percent of Lagos' GDP in the same year. These results call for an urgent plan of action to improve air quality in the city, with primary focus on the main pollution sources: road transport, industrial emissions, and power generation.

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“…Traditionally, solar use has been limited in the country, with existing literature revealing its use, primarily on small scale and isolated applications in rural areas for residential and community use (Sambo, 2010), as well as, one-off independent use by private individuals and government (Oseni, 2016). However, its level of adoption in commercial buildings is not known (Onyekuru and Marchant, 2012;Arup Nigeria, 2016).…”

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Renewable energy sources and technologies in commercial buildings

Unuigbe

Zulu

Johnston

2020

BEPAM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions and experiences of building practitioners in the adoption of renewable energy (RE) in commercial buildings in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was used guided by the principles of the Grounded Theory Method (GTM). Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of five industry practitioners. Findings Five distinct factors emerged, namely, being compliant, change in mindset, normalising, being autonomous and identity. The research revealed the significance of contextual (cultural) peculiarities and the role identity plays in informing RE adoption. The findings substantiate the significance of RE adoption in the future practice of building practitioners and in ensuring environmental stability within the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) context. Research limitations/implications The study focuses on commercial office buildings and attempts to provide contextual grounding to inform theory generation as part of a wider study. Originality/value This research contributes methodologically and empirically by providing grounded insight into the adoption of RE in commercial buildings. Thereby, enabling a much greater understanding of the issues associated with enhanced promotion and adoption by professionals and stakeholders, which can inform policy interventions. Furthermore, it will benefit further research within the SSA context and provide valuable lessons associated with adopting GTM in construction research.

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Get rid of it: To what extent might improved reliability reduce self-generation in Nigeria?

Cited by 26 publications

References 22 publications

Drivers of anthropogenic air emissions in Nigeria - A review

Drivers of anthropogenic air emissions in Nigeria - A review

The Health Cost of Ambient Air Pollution in Lagos

Renewable energy sources and technologies in commercial buildings

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