With massive energy deficit, the highest in the world according to statistics, the Federal Government is contemplating a renewable energy plan (REmap) that would generate 178,000MW...
• Stakeholders Suggest Ways To Sustainable Energy, Development In Nigeria• Nigeria’s Total Renewable Energy Estimated At 30,129.4GWWith massive energy deficit, the highest in the world according to statistics, the Federal Government is contemplating a renewable energy plan that would generate 178,000MW in its bid to overhaul Nigeria’s energy architecture.
A senior energy specialist at the World Bank, Mr. Arsh Sharma, relying on a report by the bank, had few months ago stated that Nigeria had the largest energy deficit in Africa, noting that over 90 million people were not connected to the national grid. He said that the Nigerian government would provide the needed environment for investors into the plan. He added that FG would be committed to implementing the roadmap, which came out of a series of other plans on driving renewable energy adoption in Nigeria .
This is coming at a time when fossil fuel supporters in the country and other parts of Africa are insisting on using existing resources, especially gas, to power industries and homes, instead of merely importing renewable energy products. In a Transforming Energy Scenario , about 92 per cent of energy sources would become renewable at a cost of $35 billion yearly, the new road map projected, even as IRENA estimated the technical potential for solar photovoltaic in Nigeria to be 210 Gigawatts as only one per cent of the suitable land could be utilised for project development.
“Nigeria has a unique opportunity to develop a sustainable energy system based on renewables that support socioeconomic recovery and development, while addressing climate challenges and accomplishing energy security,” he said. Such plans, which have been launched in countries like Ethiopia, UAE, the USA and other places, have helped to scale up renewable energy adoption and investment.
“Nigeria is energy-starved. There is massive de-industrialisation and someone is dreaming of 2050 when he has no clear plan for 2027. That’s plain hair-brained stuff for summits and workshops. Let’s get back to earth and cure the nepotism and corruption that are hindering small progress in the power sector,” Amadi said.
“We must consider the national interest first in implementing national plans for sustainable development of the country, not only about our personal selfish interests,” Tsavsar said, stressing that the country usually does not lack good plans but implementation. “The Nigerian government needs to learn from South Africa and Egypt who have made remarkable progress on renewables for energy access and infrastructure.
He doubted the sincerity in the plan, saying that the energy challenges in the country may not be resolved only by adopting more renewables into the country’s energy mix. Lanre seeks a change in the current market structure, saying that it is not suited to deal with increasing levels of renewable energy, and that it does not embrace demand-side flexibility.
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