Free energy option and its relevance to improve domestic energy demands in southern Nigeria

Emetere, Moses and Okoro, Uzoamaka and Etete, Blessing I. and Okunbor, Gift (2016) Free energy option and its relevance to improve domestic energy demands in southern Nigeria. Energy Reports. pp. 229-236.

PDF Download (1MB)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to seek an energy option that would benefit the growing energy demands. Domestic energy demands in southern Nigeria had increased greatly due to failing power programs and seasonal migrations. The fossil fuel option is gradually fading away due to environmental pollution and recent dynamic cost. The renewable energy option had been celebrated with little success in the coastal area of southern Nigeria. At the moment, the renewable energy option is very expensive with little guarantee on its efficiency with time. The data set used for this study was obtained from the Davis weather installation in Covenant University. The free energy option was considered. The cost and its environmental implication for domestic use were comparatively discussed alongside other energy options —using the Life cycle cost analysis. It was found out that free energy option is more affordable and efficient for domestic use.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Energy Free energy generators Renewable energy Fossil-fuel generator Life cycle cost analysis
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	25 May 2018 15:43
Last Modified:	25 May 2018 15:43
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10833

Actions (login required)

View Item