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: Received: 11 July 2023 / Approved: 12 July 2023 / Online: 12 July 2023 (11:44:28 CEST)
How to cite:
Idris, W.O.; Ibrahim, M.Z.; Alibani, A. The Trend of Solar Energy Utilization and Its Offshore Assessment in Nigeria. Preprints2023, 2023070803. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0803.v1
Idris, W.O.; Ibrahim, M.Z.; Alibani, A. The Trend of Solar Energy Utilization and Its Offshore Assessment in Nigeria. Preprints 2023, 2023070803. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0803.v1
Idris, W.O.; Ibrahim, M.Z.; Alibani, A. The Trend of Solar Energy Utilization and Its Offshore Assessment in Nigeria. Preprints2023, 2023070803. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0803.v1
APA Style
Idris, W.O., Ibrahim, M.Z., & Alibani, A. (2023). The Trend of Solar Energy Utilization and Its Offshore Assessment in Nigeria. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0803.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Idris, W.O., Mohd Zamri Ibrahim and Aliashim Alibani. 2023 "The Trend of Solar Energy Utilization and Its Offshore Assessment in Nigeria" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0803.v1
Abstract
The recent happenings in the world such as flood and wild forest fire were as a result of climate effect as being envisaged by scientists. It is urgent now to adopt a source of energy that will eliminate this effect on our universe. Solar energy is the major energy means that is abundant which could be utilized. In this review, the prospects of solar energy exploration were studied in Nigeria which include assessments, economic viability and hybrid systems. Findings show higher potential in the North as compared to the Southern region. Additionally, potential of offshore solar energy system was simulated by considering 2002, 2003 and 2004 data sets from Era5-land base. Their monthly mean, seasonal changes and annual mean value were estimated. The algebraic annual solar radiance for 2002, 2003 and 2004 were 34,914.732 kWh/m2, 33,898.316 kWh/m2 and 34,338.324 kWh/m2. Suggestions were made due to the present status of solar energy utilization that will enhance its maximum usage and development. One of these is the establishment of a functioning financial scheme and the database for all renewable energy systems. When all these are put in place, the energy supply will increase, climate effect will be reduced, and the economy will be boosted.
Keywords
solar PV system; renewable energy system; solar radiation; net present value; cost of electricity
Subject
Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology
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