Performance evaluation of the prospects and challenges of effective power generation and distribution in Nigeria

Adoghe, A. U.; John, Temitope M.; Oguntosin, Victoria; Amahia, Irene I.

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14416

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“…In 2021, over 597 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa did not have access to electricity. Still, many African countries continue to rely extensively on non-renewable energy sources, resulting in energy instability, adverse environmental effects, and financial difficulties [11][12][13][14]. promoting economic progress [17][18].…”

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Assessing the Impact of Public-Private Partnerships on Renewable Energy Development in Africa

2024

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Renewable energy has emerged as a critical option in Africa, addressing both energy constraints and climate change. This study investigates the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in developing renewable energy projects across the continent. The objectives include evaluating regulatory frameworks, assessing PPP impacts, and identifying policy gaps affecting renewable energy development. The study includes policy documents and relevant literature, with an emphasis on regulatory frameworks, institutional structures, and rules governing renewable energy and public-private partnerships across Africa. The assessment intends to assess the effectiveness of existing regulatory mechanisms and identify policy gaps that influence PPP implementation in the renewable energy industry. Key findings highlight the crucial relevance of clear legislative frameworks, effective risk management, and community engagement in guaranteeing the success of renewable energy PPPs in Africa. Policymakers are strongly advised to prioritise the building of strong legal and regulatory institutions in order to attract investment and assure project continuity. Promoting risk-sharing arrangements is regarded as a critical step for avoiding financial losses and disruptions. Local community involvement and the sharing of project benefits are regarded as vital to social acceptance and long-term viability. Diversifying financing sources is emphasised as a strategy for avoiding financial instability and reliance on certain channels. The study also mentions current applications such as monitoring apps, online dashboards, community involvement platforms, data analytics tools, and blockchain-powered energy trading systems. The study's usefulness extends to influencing policy, guiding investments, involving communities, optimising projects, promoting international collaboration, contributing to academic research, analysing environmental effects, and increasing capacity building for sustainable energy in Africa.

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Assessing the Impact of Public-Private Partnerships on Renewable Energy Development in Africa

2024

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“…Therefore, it was necessary to reinvigorate the sector through private initiative. Privatizing the Nigerian electricity supply industry was intended to encourage private capital investment and the sale of power assets to private investors, aiming to increase the country's generation, transmission and distribution capacity (Adoghe et al, 2023).…”

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“…The Electricity and National Environmental Policy Act was revised in 1998 to pave the way for the deregulation of the sector (Oluleye and Koginam, 2019). The Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSR) of 2005 outlined the legal basis for dissolving NEPA and IJESM establishing successor corporations (Adoghe et al, 2023;Necoechea-Porras et al, 2021). The EPSR Act profoundly changed the structure of the Nigerian electricity supply industry by decomposing it into generation, transmission and distribution components (Edomah et al, 2021).…”

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“…The EPSR Act profoundly changed the structure of the Nigerian electricity supply industry by decomposing it into generation, transmission and distribution components (Edomah et al, 2021). The privatization process also led to the dissolution of the Nigerian Electric Power Authority (NEPA), its rebranding as the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and the formation of 18 new companies, including 6 in the electricity generation sector, 11 in the electricity distribution sector and 1 in the power transmission sector (Adoghe et al, 2023).…”

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An evaluation of 2013 privatization on Benin Electricity Distribution technical and workforce performance

Esan,

Nwulu,

David

et al. 2024

IJESM

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of the 2013 privatization of Nigeria’s energy sector on the technical performance of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and its workforce. Design/methodology/approach This study used a questionnaire-based approach, and 196 participants were randomly selected. Analytical tools included standard deviation, Spearman rank correlation and regression analysis. Findings Before privatization, the energy sector, managed by the power holding company of Nigeria, suffered from inefficiencies in fault detection, response and billing. However, privatization improved resource utilization, replaced outdated transformers and increased operational efficiency. However, in spite of these improvements, BEDC faces challenges, including unstable voltage generation and inadequate staff welfare. This study also highlighted a lack of experience among the trained workforce in emerging electricity technologies such as the smart grid. Research limitations/implications This study’s focus on BEDC may limit its generalizability to other energy companies. It does not delve into energy sector privatization’s broader economic and policy implications. Practical implications The positive outcomes of privatization, such as improved resource utilization and infrastructure investment, emphasize the potential benefits of private ownership and management. However, voltage generation stability and staff welfare challenges call for targeted interventions. Recommendations include investing in voltage generation enhancement, smart grid infrastructure and implementing measures to enhance employee well-being through benefit plans. Social implications Energy sector enhancements hold positive social implications, uplifting living standards and bolstering electricity access for households and businesses. Originality/value This study contributes unique insights into privatization’s effects on BEDC, offering perspectives on preprivatization challenges and advancements. Practical recommendations aid BEDC and policymakers in boosting electricity distribution firms’ performance within the privatization context.

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“…Energy transition in Nigeria is crucial to achieving not only economic development and carbon neutrality but also energy sufficiency, because current forms of energy services have not met up with energy demands. Nigeria has an estimated 12,533 MW of electricity generation potential but only generates 4,500 MW of electricity for a population of over 200 million people [16], [17]. An all-time peak generation of about 5,400 MW was recorded in 2019 but was still inadequate considering a national electricity demand of approximately 20,000 MW [16].…”

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Study of the Underlying Factors Driving Household Renewable Energy Transitions in Nigeria

POKUBO,

AL-HABAIBEH

2023

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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Nigeria has in abundance various forms of energy resources that can drive sustainable development in various sectors of the country. Energy resources such as crude oil, natural gas, coal and renewable energy resources like solar, wind, large and small hydro are all in abundance in Nigeria making it a country full of potential in the rapidly growing global energy sector. Despite the country's sizable energy resources, most Nigerian households lack reliable access to electricity and clean cooking fuels due to ill-managed grid-based infrastructure, vandalism, and disruptions in gas supply. With a population of over 200 million, 60% of Nigerian households rely on conventional energy resources, known to be contributors to climate change. To address these challenges, the Nigerian government is currently pursuing its Renewable Energy Master Plan of transitioning to renewable energy resources to mitigate household dependence on conventional energy resources and diversify the country's energy mix. However, the transition process has been met with setbacks and advances at a slow pace. Therefore, this paper investigates the underlying factors of household energy transitions in Nigeria by identifying barriers to the transition process and household energy motives. Based on country-level panel data collected between the years 2018 and 2022, the study indicates that energy stacking is very much prevalent in urban and rural households, characterised by significant consumption inertia of conventional and traditional solid biomass fuels, followed by partial substitution of firewood for liquified natural gas and fuel-based generators for solar panels. The study identified various transition barriers categorised under five underlying factors of household renewable energy transition: economic, policy, legal, technical, market, and household demographic factors. But the study concludes that policy and legal factors such as renewable energy subsidies could encourage household transition to renewable energy sources and mitigate barriers to the transition process.

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Performance evaluation of the prospects and challenges of effective power generation and distribution in Nigeria

Cited by 16 publications

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Assessing the Impact of Public-Private Partnerships on Renewable Energy Development in Africa

Assessing the Impact of Public-Private Partnerships on Renewable Energy Development in Africa

An evaluation of 2013 privatization on Benin Electricity Distribution technical and workforce performance

Study of the Underlying Factors Driving Household Renewable Energy Transitions in Nigeria

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