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Solar Technology: An Alternative Source Of Energy For National Development
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
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It is a fact that the quest for national development in Nigeria relies
heavily on the need for a sustainable power supply. Nigeria been a
country with a lot of potentials and resources stands a chance to
acquire such sustainable power supply. However the country still battles
with the high rate of power outages which has not only crippled the
business environment of the nation but has also discouraged foreign
investment. The development of Nigeria however relies heavily on
investment in the industrial sector which in turn is dependent upon a
sustainable and adequate power supply in the nation.
10. The
household sector has also suffered greatly from the power problem in
Nigeria. Power supply in some areas in Nigeria remains a mirage as
people continue to seek for alternative power supply for their homes and
small businesses. One of such alternative power supply which however
has not been fully tapped is the solar energy. Based on the foregoing,
this study seeks to proffer answers to the following:
a. What is the present state of power generation and supply in the country?
b. Can the energy sector in Nigeria be revived?
c. Can solar energy be an alternative to the present source of energy in Nigeria?
d. What are the advantages of solar technology as it affects National development?
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
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The general objective of this study is to examine the possibility of
using solar technology as an alternative source of energy for Nigeria
national development. Specifically, the study will achieve the following
objectives:
a. Examine the present state of power generation and supply in Nigeria.
b. Examine the possibility of reviving the energy sector of Nigeria.
c. Consider the use of solar energy as an alternative source of energy for National development in Nigeria.
d. Highlight the advantages of solar technology as it affects national development.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
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The importance of this study is underscored by the fact that it would
contribute to the advancement of knowledge on solar energy in Nigeria as
an alternative power supply for National development. The
investigations in this study will also assist Government agencies
particularly the Ministry of Power and Energy to appreciate the
significance of solar technology in enhancing National development. It
will further help in stimulating further research on the solar energy as
an alternative power supply. It is also hoped that the study will add
to existing literature and body of knowledge on the interrelationship
between the concepts of energy supply and National development. It will
also provide material for future studies on this topic.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
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The issue of the adoption of solar energy as an alternative power
supply in Nigeria has been ongoing for a while now. This has led to
projects and programmes which have been introduced in Nigeria Since the
inception of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, different states in the
federation have implemented several measures in developing the power.
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In the course of this study, only relevant literature on this topic
from the periods of 1999 to 2010 will be referred to. This is because of
the need to make the study familiar to current leadership who has been
key players in the formulation of existing policies.
LIMITATIONS
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A major limitation is the dependence of this study on secondary data to
analyse the problems in the study. Although the data used was from
reputable agencies and bodies, the authenticity of their findings might
not be insulated from bias. This however did affect the quality of
research carried out as the researcher adopted proper and comparative
analysis in arriving at a veritable research work.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research was carried out to understand solar technology: An alternative source of energy for national development. The study was based on the pursuance of basic objectives to ascertain the present state of power generation and supply in Nigeria, to examine the possibility of reviving the energy sector of Nigeria, highlight the advantages of solar technology as it affects national development. In essence the study sets out to contribute to the advancement of knowledge on solar energy in Nige ... Continue reading---
