Exploiting Renewable Energy for Rural Development of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Abstract
Renewable energy options are considered, for the development of rural Niger Delta. A brief review of the alternative energy scenario in Nigeria is also undertaken; it is established that not much had been done in the Niger Delta, in this regard. Among many possibilities, biogas production from the abundant biomass (including water hyacinth, algae, etc.) and solar (thermal and PVs) energy are suggested and discussed; with possible implementation models.
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