Political will and collaboration for electric power reform through renewable energy in Africa

被引:26
作者
Chineke, Theo Chidiezie [1 ]
Ezike, Fabian M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Imo State Univ, Dept Phys & Ind Phys, Pmb 2000, Owerri, Nigeria
关键词
Political will; Renewable energy; Africa; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; SECTOR REFORM; NIGERIA; GENERATION; SYSTEMS;
D O I
10.1016/j.enpol.2009.10.004
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Climate change, in particular rainfall variability, affects rain-dependent agriculture in Africa. The resulting food shortages, in combination with rising population and lack of access to electricity needed for development, require the governments and people of Africa to consider renewable energy sources. One example that has high potential in Africa is solar energy. Many African governments have begun discussions about renewable energy but tangible results have yet to materialize. This research contributes to the governmental efforts by presenting the solar electricity potentials for some African cities. Using photovoltaic geographical information system (PVGIS) data, it is clear that there is enough electricity for urban and rural dwellers if there is political will and if the solar panels are mounted at the suggested optimal angles ranging from 8-34 degrees. The solar irradiation at all sites was higher than the typical daily domestic load requirement of 2324 Wh/m(2) in urban and rural areas. We provide a strong rationale for political will, collaboration and transparent energy policies that will ensure that life is enhanced through the use of environmentally-friendly renewable energy technologies such as solar power. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:678 / 684
页数:7
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