SMALL HYDRO POWER POTENTIAL CAPACITY ESTIMATION FOR PROVISION OF RURAL ELECTRICITY IN NIGERIA

• Published in: Acta Technica Corvininesis Vol. 6; no. 2; p. 117
• Main Authors: Adedokun, G, Oladosu, J A, Ajiboye, T K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hunedoara Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara 01.04.2013
• Subjects: Creeks & streams; Electricity distribution; Electricity generation; Energy policy; Rivers; Rural areas; Stream flow; Surface water; Nigeria

Nigeria's electricity demand increases due to growth in industrialization and socioeconomic weight. Regrettably, power industry of the country has not been able to satisfy the need of their customers. Therefore, if the country is to meet its energy demand alternative sources of power generation are very essential. Opportunities abound in hydropower scheme development as a viable energy source of electricity which will curtail and minimize greenhouse gases and emissions into environment. Meanwhile, there are small rivers all over the country with potential sites suitable for small hydropower scheme, development of which will ensure the supply of electricity to remote communities. This can be used as a substitute for commercial fuels, which effect reduce cost of fuelling and raise the earning potential of the rural communities. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]