Overcoming the market constraints to on-grid renewable energy investments in Nigeria

Adeniyi, Fadekunayo

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“…The lack of financial viability of the power sector has deterred domestic and foreign investment. This is principally due to the absence of a cost-reflective tariff; significant collection losses by distribution companies (DisCos) because of non-metering and non-payment of bills by consumers; and capped domestic gas prices that drive producers to export markets 25,32,33,36,37 . Electricity tariffs are set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the power sector's regulator.…”

Section: Overview Of the Nigerian Power Sectormentioning

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Delivering low-carbon electricity systems in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Nigeria

Daggash

Dowell

2021

Energy Environ. Sci.

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Section: Overview Of the Nigerian Power Sectormentioning

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Delivering low-carbon electricity systems in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Nigeria

Daggash

Dowell

2021

Energy Environ. Sci.

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“…The generation plants have a total installed capacity of 6910MW generated mainly from hydro power and fossil fuel (oil and natural gas) with a ratio of 27.9% and 67.2% respectively (AFDB, 2011; National Energy Policy (NEP), 2003). Nigeria's grid supplies underperform as compared to other developing countries (Adeniyi, 2019). This is because more than half of the electricity generated is estimated to be off the grid, mostly by diesel and gasoline generators.…”

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The Obstacles to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders’ Perspectives

Ibrahim¹,

Fernando²

2021

Proceedings of the 9th World Construction Symposium 2021 on Reshaping Construction: Strategic, Structural and Cultural Transfor

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Over the past three decades research on energy use in buildings has become significant due to increasing scientific and political pressure on issues concerning global warming and climate change. As part of the impact by climate change, tropical nations are faced with several challenges in achieving energy savings, particularly the energy consumption behaviour of building occupants, with very little research coming from Africa. Previous research has shown that variations due to occupant behaviour is substantial. To address these challenges in line with the objectives of some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (namely, clean and sustainable energy, as well as climate action) in residential buildings, this paper explores the perceptions of stakeholders by identifying the barriers which affect energy use from different cultural perspectives. Qualitative data were collected using semi-structured telephone interviews with experts in the energy and construction fields in Nigeria. The purpose of the interviews was to provide an insight into residential energy consumption behaviour and the barriers faced in the adoption of sustainable energy sources. The results were analysed using an energy cultural framework. An analysis of the results shows that continuous awareness of energy saving behavioural change, government subsidies for renewable energy, government checks, and the standardization of energy-efficient appliances imported into the country can improve people’s trust regarding sustainable choices and can promote efficient energy use. The outcome from this work is expected to give a better understanding of energy use behaviour and inform future energy policies and interventions related to household energy saving.

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“…Rural electrification rates in developing countries remain considerably low, with an estimated 1.6 billion people still living without access to electricity [1]. Estimates for Nigeria's total installed and operational capacity are pegged at 12,310 MW and 7788 MW, respectively, with approximately 3750 MW available annually [2]. These metrics are for 28 on-grid power plants plagued with gas and water shortages, and frequent breakdowns due to commercial and technical grid constraints [2].…”

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“…Estimates for Nigeria's total installed and operational capacity are pegged at 12,310 MW and 7788 MW, respectively, with approximately 3750 MW available annually [2]. These metrics are for 28 on-grid power plants plagued with gas and water shortages, and frequent breakdowns due to commercial and technical grid constraints [2].…”

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A Comparative Life Cycle Investment Analysis for Biopower Diffusion in Rural Nigeria

Levi-Oguike¹,

Sandoval²,

Ntagwirumugara³

2022

Sustainability

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This paper adopts the Life Cycle Investment (LCI) approach proposed by Farinha et al. to assess project viability based on the maintenance and operational efficiency of a proposed biopower plant over its useful economic life. The adoption of ISO 55000:2014, its guidance on management and maintenance policies for physical assets, and its contribution to the achievement of sustainable development goals on clean and affordable energy (SDG7) remain relevant for investment decisions regarding waste-to-energy technology systems. Using the parameters defined in a previous biopower feasibility study for Nigeria, the LCI approach is applied to show the change in project profitability over the estimated useful life of the plant, where availability is altered, based on maintenance downtime and overall operational efficiency. The results show positive movement in operational efficiency between 85–91%, which correlates with increased profitability in the same period. The project’s profitability and return on investment is revised downward from 29% to 8% based on the initial availability adjustment, and the changes in derived profit based on plant availability support the argument in favor of operational efficiency and structured maintenance policies as key performance and investment viability indicators, which ultimately impact the total cost of ownership. The results are also interpreted using Pareto Principles for emphasis. The ultimate goal is to encourage due attention and diligence in relation to latent factors which often erode the perceived benefits of viable projects after completion and potentially hamper future investment, specifically in the broader sub-Saharan African waste management context.

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Overcoming the market constraints to on-grid renewable energy investments in Nigeria

Abstract: The contents of this paper are the author's sole responsibility. They do not necessarily represent the views of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies or any of its members.

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

Delivering low-carbon electricity systems in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Nigeria

Delivering low-carbon electricity systems in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Nigeria

The Obstacles to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders’ Perspectives

A Comparative Life Cycle Investment Analysis for Biopower Diffusion in Rural Nigeria

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