Wind energy potential of Nigeria

Adekoya, L.O.; Adewale, Adedotun

doi:10.1016/0960-1481(92)90057-a

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“…Mean wind speeds in the north and south were revealed to lie between 4.0 − 7.5 m/s and 3.0 − 3.5 m/s respectively at 10 m height. In view of the above, most researchers concluded that wind energy is principally of excelent abundance in core northern states, the hilly and mountainous parts of the central and eastern states, and also the country's offshore areas (Adekoya et al, 1992 These information points to the fact that, Nigeria is richly endowed with huge natural supply of solar and wind energy resources and has good prospect for improved sustainable electricity production. Nonetheless, the energy need of the populace in remote areas is still centered on traditional biomass because this group of fuels have been discovered to supply more than 50% of total energy usage in Nigeria (National Energy Policy, 2003).…”

Section: Potential Of Renewable Energy Resources In Nigeriamentioning

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Techno-Economic Assessment of Renewable Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification and Distributed Generation in Selected Sites across Nigeria

Ajayi¹,

Ohijeagbon²,

Ajanaku³

et al. 2015

JARBT

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The study considered the potentials and economic feasibility of solar and wind energy resources for rural-electricity and distributed generation from six selected sites of Nigeria. Remote communities cut off from the central grid and made up of 200 homes, a school and health centre were conceived -a site per geopolitical zone was investigated. A specific electrical load profile was then developed to suite the rural communities. In view of this, the design that will optimally meet a daily load demand with 1% LOLP was carried out by considering standalone PV, Wind and Diesel systems design, as well as a Wind-PV hybrid system design. Further to this, an analysis covering the same sites was carried out to determine the commercial viability of generating and distributing electricity in the Megawatt range via distributed generation. The 24 years ' (1987-2010) solar, wind and other meteorological data utilized in this study was obtained from the Nigeria meteorological centre, Oshodi. The results of the study revealed that wind standalone system is the most economically viable substitute for power generation at most of the sites with costs ranged between $0.129/kWh and $0.327/kWh for Jos and Benin City respectively. More so, a huge potential for profit making by willing investors in line with the present tariff order for wind and PV distributed generation was discovered with all sites being viable on both configuration. The optimum LCOE for distributed generation ranged between -$0.021/kWh and -$0.158/kWh for PV distributed generation in Iseyin and Maiduguri respectively. This is very much competitive with grid electricity. Thus, renewable electricity could be adopted and included into the federal rural development strategy, thereby reducing the energy deficit being experienced in Nigeria.

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Techno-Economic Assessment of Renewable Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification and Distributed Generation in Selected Sites across Nigeria

Ajayi¹,

Ohijeagbon²,

Ajanaku³

et al. 2015

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“…Other studies include that of Adekoya and Adewale [12], who analyzed wind speed data of 30 stations in Nigeria and determined the annual mean wind speeds and power flux densities to vary from 1. [16], on the other hand, worked on the prospects of wind energy in Nigeria.…”

Section: Wind Profile Characteristics Of Nigeria: Review Of Some Prevmentioning

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Wind Energy Study and Energy Cost of Wind Electricity Generation in Nigeria: Past and Recent Results and a Case Study for South West Nigeria

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The study assessed the wind energy potential of ten selected sites in the south western region of Nigeria and carried out a cost benefit analysis of wind power generation at those sites. Twenty four years ' (1987 to 2010) wind speed data at 10 m height obtained from the Nigerian meteorological agency were employed to classify the sites wind profiles for electricity generation. The energy cost analysis of generating wind electricity from the sites was also carried out. The outcome showed that sites in Lagos and Oyo States were adequately suited for large scale generation with average wind speeds ranged between 2.9 and 5.8 m/s. Those from other sites may be suitable for small scale generation or as wind farms, with several small turbines connected together, to generate large enough wind power. The turbine matching results shows that turbines cut-in and rated wind speeds of between 2.0 and 3.0 m/s, and between 10 and 12.0 m/s respectively will be very suited to OPEN ACCESSEnergies 2014, 7 8509 all the sites, particularly those in locations outside Lagos and Oyo States. The energy cost analysis shows that generation cost can be as low as 0.02 €/kWh and as high as 5.03/kWh, depending on the turbine model employed.

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“…Because the wind speed range for electricity generation is (5-6) m/s [14], Helwan site is suitable for the electric wind applications.…”

Section: Calculation Of Wind Power Densitymentioning

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An Assessment of Wind Energy Potential as a Power Generation Source in Helwan

Ghitas¹,

Abulwfa²,

Abdel-Hadi³

2016

JOCET

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Abstract-The wind is an inexhaustible resource that can provide significant quantities of energy to support a country's needs. In this paper, the statistical data of two years wind speed measurements of the Helwan city, Cairo, Egypt are used to find out the wind energy potential. The measurements were carried out by weather station installed above the new building of NRIAG at Helwan (Latitude = 29.5 o N, Longitude = 31.2 o E, Elevation=130 m). Also, other wind characteristics with the help of the meteorological data are assessed to evaluate of which at a height above ground level and in open area. The purpose of this study is to reveal that; the wind potential of this region is suitable for electric wind application in a large-scale or can be adequate for non-grid connected electrical and mechanical applications, such as wind generators for local consumption, battery charging, water pumping, and other utilities.Index Terms-Wind energy potential, wind power density, wind speed, wind turbine, Helwan.

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Wind energy potential of Nigeria

Cited by 90 publications

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Techno-Economic Assessment of Renewable Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification and Distributed Generation in Selected Sites across Nigeria

Techno-Economic Assessment of Renewable Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification and Distributed Generation in Selected Sites across Nigeria

Wind Energy Study and Energy Cost of Wind Electricity Generation in Nigeria: Past and Recent Results and a Case Study for South West Nigeria

An Assessment of Wind Energy Potential as a Power Generation Source in Helwan

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