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Council of Renewable Energy puts the case for renewable energy for Nigeria

Renewable energy, panacea to incessant power outages, Vanguard,  MARCH 27, 2012 · “……….National Coordinator for the Council of Renewable Energy in Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Ugah Unimke, spoke on the current state of renewable energy in Nigeria, “it is quite impressive and viable option in Nigeria in terms of power supply”.

When considered from the environmental point of it, it is safe and a clear form of energy. It produces little or no waste products such as carbon dioxide or other chemical pollutants, so has minimal impact on the environment. Emphasis will be shifted when considered
environmental-wise. In near future, power formula of the country will depend on renewable energy than the power supply.

Electricity crisis is the most important infrastructure bottleneck in
Nigeria today, all types of firms in Nigeria experience power outages.

Unimke said renewable energy map exists where there are studies done
on natural energy carrier resources like wind, biomass, small hydro
etc that shows what their potentials are. Solar energy is greatly
considered in this country because the other types of energy their
technologies are not so developed in the country. Solar is the most
popular because we are approximately close to the equator and we have
sun all year round. There is nothing like scarcity.

“Renewable energy is free and can provide huge amount of energy that
will be enough to meet all our needs”.

He explained that alternative energy sources cannot be depleted, thus
making it impossible for worldwide energy shortages to occur. This is
one of the most important alternative energy benefits, because
renewable energy will always be in abundant supply.
“One very good thing about renewable energy is that as it is
renewable, it is therefore sustainable and so will never run out.
Renewable energy facilities generally require less maintenance and
because its fuel is being derived from natural and available resources
reduces the costs of operation”.

He said it should also be considered because renewable energy projects
can also bring economic benefits to many regional areas, as most
projects are located away from large urban centers and suburbs of the
capital cities. These economic benefits may be from the increased use
of local services as well as tourism.

“With renewable energy there is uninterrupted power at home or
work”….. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/03/renewable-energy-panacea-to-incessant-power-outages/

March 28, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general