Solar energy as a potential solution to electricity security in Nigeria

Abstract

The study examines the possibilities and potential of solar energy for the public sector in Nigeria. Energy access is critical to Nigeria's efforts to reduce poverty and grow its economy. Nigeria is facing severe energy scarcity as a result of growing energy consumption. Paradoxically, the country has abundant renewable energy resources. The potential of solar energy to supply Nigeria with sustainable power is examined in this study. An increasingly trustworthy alternative source of power generation is photovoltaic solar energy. Utilizing solar energy to meet home energy needs and the needs of rural areas while also providing the industrial sector with grid-supplied electricity can help the country's economy. Therefore, it is essential that the government and other key players in the energy sector create policies and cultivate an environment that will promote the use of photovoltaic technology and solar energy generation. Few players in the public and business sectors are aware of the potential benefits of solar energy and related technologies. The market is warped as a result of this ignorance and lack of information, which increases the perceived risk of possible renewable energy projects. Informing the public about the availability, benefits, and opportunities of solar energy resources is essential to raising public awareness and igniting interest in the energy sector.