NAVIGATING POLICY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY UNCERTAINTIES IN NIGERIA’S HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRADE
The global transition toward a low-carbon economy has elevated hydrogen as a key energy carrier capable of supporting deep decarbonization across multiple sectors. For Nigeria, abundant natural gas reserves, vast solar resources, and an existing energy infrastructure present a strategic…
IMPACT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND CIRCULAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
This study investigates the effect of energy consumption, renewable energy, and circular energy on Nigeria’s economic growth using an ex-post facto research design. Time series data from 2010 to 2023 were sourced from Statista and the Central Bank of Nigeria…
SOLAR POWER DEVELOPMENT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
Energy poverty remains a critical barrier to socioeconomic development in rural Africa, where millions lack access to reliable electricity. This study explores the state of rural electrification, the consequences of dependence on traditional energy sources, and the potential of solar…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS: EMERGING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS
The growing transition to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, presents significant challenges due to their intermittent nature, requiring advanced optimization strategies for efficient integration into existing power systems. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a…