Remote area power supply in Nigeria: the prospects of solar energy

This paper analyses power supply options for remote areas of Nigeria. Three systems were examined namely solar powered systems, conventional diesel generator plant and connection to the national grid. The analysis has shown that solar (photovoltaic) systems are the most economically viable, offering...

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Published in:Renewable energy 1999-12, Vol.18 (4), p.491-500
Main Author: Bugaje, I.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Natural energy
Nigeria
Solar energy
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Summary:This paper analyses power supply options for remote areas of Nigeria. Three systems were examined namely solar powered systems, conventional diesel generator plant and connection to the national grid. The analysis has shown that solar (photovoltaic) systems are the most economically viable, offering the least energy cost per annum. Photovoltaic power systems also provide a virtually maintenance free operation since they have no moving parts.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/S0960-1481(98)00814-3