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Access and Limitations to Clean Energy Use in Nigeria

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Dynamics of Energy, Environment and Economy

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The energy situation in Nigeria has always been a paradox. Despite having abundant energy resources in the country, widespread energy poverty is faced by the citizenry. About 60% (74 million) are not served with electricity, while another 94% (171 million) do not have access to clean energy. In a bid to cushion the effect of energy poverty, households and business enterprises in Nigerians relied on the constant use of generators, which is not eco-friendly, is costly and harmful to human health. The study adopted a think-through thematic methodological analysis, which involves the mapping of the country’s potential clean energy sources. Thematic literature reviews were integrated to investigate the clean energy experience in the country. Taking into consideration the geopolitical classification of the country, interviews were conducted to examine the energy conditions in the country and the limitation to the maximization of clean energy within their locality, as well as the perception of its acceptability within the country. Study findings show that the main factors limiting the use of clean energy in Nigeria are exorbitant costs of installation and maintenance, inadequate investment in the energy sector; non- involvement of the private sector, and the subsidies granted to generators of energy from fossils.

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    Ayobami Abayomi Popoola

  2. Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

    Bamiji Michael Adeleye

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Popoola, A.A., Adeleye, B.M. (2020). Access and Limitations to Clean Energy Use in Nigeria. In: Qudrat-Ullah, H., Asif, M. (eds) Dynamics of Energy, Environment and Economy. Lecture Notes in Energy, vol 77. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43578-3_12

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