- 1 Oginni O.T.*, 1 Olagunju M.O., 2 Ayodele A.T., 2 Olaluyi O.J. and 2 Ojo A.F.
- 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria., 2 Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria.
- DOI:10.5281/zenodo.16445307
Nigeria’s energy crisis, characterized by unreliable power supply and overreliance on fossil fuels, hinders socioeconomic development and industrial growth, with over 45% of the population lacking reliable electricity access. The study assesses solar energy’s potential as a sustainable, eco-friendly energy solution to the country’s energy crisis, examining current policies, challenges, and available technologies. It discusses the socio-political and infrastructural barriers preventing Nigerians from adopting solar energy, highlighting its environmental, economic, and social benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating employment opportunities. Nigeria’s abundant solar irradiance, ranging from 3.5 to 7.0 kWh/m²/day, presents a strategic opportunity to incorporate solar technology into its energy mix, thereby reducing power supply challenges and promoting environmental sustainability. The study suggests that Nigeria’s solar potential can be effectively utilized through targeted policy reforms, increased funding, public awareness, and investment in local solar manufacturing industries.
