Renewable Energy Sources. Its Benefits, Potentials and Challenges in Nigeria

Abstract

Increase in national population, rise in industrial activities and global climatic changes among other factors have given rise to high energy demand in our homes and industries. Fossil fuel can no longer meet the energy requirements due to their scarcity and rising cost. Consequently, the need to have an alternative energy source in Nigeria is a priority issue. To achieve this laudable goal, some identified challenges must be properly addressed to pave way for the enormous benefits of using renewable energy sources. This paper will highlight major benefits of using renewable energy technology and address some challenges militating against its full operation in Nigeria.

Keywords : Green-fuel, fossil, geothermal, biomass, and soil remediation.