NIGERIA’S ENERGY GENERATION USING RENEWABLE SOURCES FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT

Nigeria consistently has unstable electricity supplies despite being a significant natural gas and petroleum exporter. In Nigeria, it is difficult to do business because of inefficient generation and distribution of power. In this sense, Nigeria acknowledges the significance of renewable and sustainable energy source to address its power deficit. Additionally, Nigeria has a long history of using renewable energy sources, particularly hydropower. Investigations were conducted by different researchers to ascertain the value of renewable energy as a supplement to supply Nigeria with the energy needed for its national growth. Without a doubt, renewable energy can be added to Nigeria’s higher proportion of fossil fuel-based energy sources to help fulfil demand and the growing interest in climate change around the world. Nigeria is fortunate to have a wealth of renewable energy resources, which have the ability to increase the country’s energy production capabilities and, in turn, support industrialization and create green jobs for the development of the country. In spite of the abundance, renewable energy sources have not yet been properly utilized, which has led to their inability to significantly contribute to the nation’s electrical power generation.

Keywords: Renewable Energy, National Development, Sustainable Energy, Climate Change, Power Generation, Energy Transition