In this study, current perspectives of solar energy utilization as a renewable energy option in Nigeria are examined and discussed from the standpoint of sustainable development. The country being a world crude oil and natural gas producer, is over-dependent on these energy sources for...

This paper presents a statistical analysis of wind characteristics of five locations covering the North-Central (NC) geo-political zone, Nigeria, namely Bida, Minna, Makurdi, Ilorin and Lokoja using Weibull distribution functions on a 36-year (1971-2007) wind speed data at 10 m height...

This paper evaluates small hydropower (SHP) development and examines the current situation in Nigeria with respect to the established policies and Energy Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act 2005. Hydropower sector witnessed about 360% growth between 1971 and 2005 and yet only about 5% of the vast...

This paper evaluates wind speed data of 37 years, 1971-2007 periods measured at 10 m height for five meteorological stations in North-East geo-political zone, Nigeria, namely Bauchi, Nguru, Maiduguri, Yola and Potiskum that have been analyzed statistically to examine the monthly and seasonal...