Review of Nigeria’s renewable energy policies with focus on biogas technology penetration and adoption

The Nigeria Government through the Energy Commission of Nigeria has been promoting biomass as one of the renewable energy sources with little emphasis on biogas technology. These efforts were meant to encourage the adoption of alternate sources of energy and shift from traditional forms of energy li...

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Published inDISCOVER ENERGY Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 14 - 18
Main Authors Nwankwo, Nnenna Cynthia, Madougou, Saïdou, Inoussa, Maman Maarouhi, Okonkwo, Ebenezer, Derkyi, Nana Sarfo Agyemang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 01.12.2024
Springer Nature B.V
Springer
Subjects
Adoption
Alternative energy sources
Biogas technology
Biomass energy
Clean technology
Climate change
Developing countries
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Energy Harvesting
Energy industry
Energy Storage
Energy Systems
LDCs
Methane
Natural resources
Nigeria
Nigeria energy policy
Renewable and Green Energy
Review
Nigeria
Methane
Biogas technology
Nigeria
Nigeria energy policy
Adoption
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Summary:The Nigeria Government through the Energy Commission of Nigeria has been promoting biomass as one of the renewable energy sources with little emphasis on biogas technology. These efforts were meant to encourage the adoption of alternate sources of energy and shift from traditional forms of energy like firewood which have devastating effects on the environment. A policy reviewed of was conducted and identified that Nigeria’s Energy Policy has no technology listed to aggregate and deploy biogas as a tool for Nigeria’s climate goals and enhance energy access. This study aims to investigate through scientific and policy review of how biogas technology penetration could be legislated in the Nigeria energy policy. Works of literatures reviewed (over 70 scientific articles) revealed that policy among other factors is prominent as the main caveat that limits the penetration of biogas technology in many developing countries including Nigeria. Social acceptance, awareness and availability of feedstock are also regarded as part of the challenges facing adopting biogas technology as an alternative clean energy source. The current study has also presented a strategic policy framework that could be considered for biogas policy adoption. In addition, the study has revealed that identification and appropriate stakeholder consultation is key to enhance achieving a holistic policy that fully supports biogas technology in Nigeria. The study has provided robust policy recommendations for deploying biogas technology in the Nigeria energy policy.
ISSN:2730-7719
2730-7719
DOI:10.1007/s43937-024-00035-7