Erratic electric power challenges in Africa and the way forward via the adoption of human biogas resources

This paper examines a broad spectrum of challenges plaguing electric power supply in Africa. The challenges have lingered very long that policymakers, energy companies, and government agencies have shown docility in tackling the problem headlong. The increasing human population and technological inn...

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Published in:Energy Exploration & Exploitation 2021-07, Vol.39 (4), p.1349-1377
Main Authors: Emetere, Moses E, Agubo, O, Chikwendu, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptability
Alternative energy sources
Biogas
Cooking
Electric power
Electric power generation
Electric power supplies
Energy industry
Gas generators
Government agencies
Human populations
Renewable energy
Renewable resources
Technological change
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Summary:This paper examines a broad spectrum of challenges plaguing electric power supply in Africa. The challenges have lingered very long that policymakers, energy companies, and government agencies have shown docility in tackling the problem headlong. The increasing human population and technological innovations are evidence that the more the problem lingers, the more it becomes insurmountable. In this paper, it was proposed the lingering challenges can be solved using the standalone system of power generation. The renewable energy option and its adaptability were highlighted to guide standalone users on the way forward. The growing population in Africa can be advantageous in generating biogas from human feaces. It was discovered that renewable energy devices are quite expensive; hence, the biogas option for cooking and powering gas generators seem to be sustainable as its technology can be modified to suit the users' financial base. Therefore, it is projected that if the human excretal biogas can be adopted, Africa will soon overcome its energy crisis through the doggedness of its standalone users.
ISSN:0144-5987
2048-4054
DOI:10.1177/01445987211003678