Hybridization energy systems for a rural area in Nigeria

Abstract

Mankind cannot live without one form of energy or another. Energy (Electrical) is needed to lighten our environment, power our homes, schools, hospitals, offices, businesses, and for industrialization. It is generally known that the economic growth of a nation depends on electricity. This paper is assessing the possibility of hybridizing the various renewable energy sources in Nigeria and evaluating its sustainability, challenges and benefits of hybridizing the combinations of the renewable energy sources (PVs and wind turbine) that are abundantly available in Nigeria. The evaluation of these combinations is to determine the best for the region (rural setting). We are also looking at efforts being put at utilizing these renewable sources for energy generation in Nigeria. The hybrid energy system of a mix of locally available abundant energy resources is a good solution to the persistent epileptic power supply in Nigeria. This will minimize atmospheric degradation as quality of life will be improved.