Soyem, A. O. and Samuel, I. A. and Adesanya, A.O. and Akinmeji, A. and Adenugba, F. (2021) A robust energy policy review of selected African countries: An impetus for energy sustainability in Nigeria. In: International Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Research, 2021.
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Abstract
Power rationing has become the bane of the Nigerian power sector, plunging the nation into prolonged periods of darkness and costing about 2.5 percent of her GDP annually. Although, installed generating capacity is almost 13 GW, the situation worsened by an overdependence on thermal and hydro generation, high losses, and a poor tariff structure. In the face of these challenges, Nigeria seeks to achieve universal access by 2030 with sustainable power having a share of 30 per cent in her energy mix. Despite the existence of frameworks supporting this target, Nigeria's policies are still weak; indicated by her low Regulatory Indicator for Sustainable Energy (RISE) score of 30. To reach universal access by 2030 and fulfil SDG 7; Nigeria needs the right mix of policies. This study aims to review, draw lessons from the successful and unsuccessful implementation of similar policies in five countries and give recommendations.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Energy policy, SDG 7, Sustainability, Energy Access |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Electronics and Computer Science |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jun 2021 19:30 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Jun 2021 19:30 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/14855 |
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