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Local energy initiatives as a solution to the energy security in developing countries : case study of selected housing estates in Lagos, Nigeria

Ogunleye, Olaoluwa (2015) Local energy initiatives as a solution to the energy security in developing countries : case study of selected housing estates in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Abstract:The need for improved energy supply and increased energy access in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Access to energy is fundamental to socio-economic development and poverty alleviation. Renewable energy is a promising solution to the energy crisis in Nigeria this is because they are inexhaustible, sustainable and can be set up in small units which made them suitable for community management and ownership. A well formulated and implementable renewable energy policy is needed to drive the process of formation of community based energy generation and adoption of renewable energy technology. In this research, local energy initiatives as one of the possible solution to energy security problems in developing countries using two estates in Nigeria as our case study. In this research we see local community sustainable energy initiatives as an expression of the general notion that cooperation among people for a common purpose yield good result compared to when done individually. The main research question is “Can local energy initiative contribute to a sustainable energy future and energy security in Nigeria”? The goal is to stimulate the two estates on the possibility to generate and control their energy bills through the concept of LEI.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:88 social and public administration
Programme:Environmental and Energy Management MSc (69319)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/92957
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