Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment model
Abstract This research explores the transformative potential of integrated energy solutions to advance sustainable development in Nigeria, employing a comprehensive multi-faceted assessment model. It critically examines the nation’s energy landscape, highlighting the discrepancy between the availabl...
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| author | Nnadi Kelechi John Chukwubuike Chemelie Onwuagbu Chibor Josephat Chigozie |
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| description | Abstract This research explores the transformative potential of integrated energy solutions to advance sustainable development in Nigeria, employing a comprehensive multi-faceted assessment model. It critically examines the nation’s energy landscape, highlighting the discrepancy between the available energy sources and the current energy utilization giving an insight to how the bulk of the Nigerian energy market remains highly untapped, underutilized and crippled by inefficiencies. The study presents the use of integrated energy as it presents opportunities for diversification and strategies to enhance energy security, the study identifies economic and environmental benefits of integrated energy systems. However, challenges may persist in the implementation of integrated energy systems such as, regulatory deficiencies, financial barriers, technological limitations, and stakeholder collaboration gaps. Showcasing some case studies like China’s integrated energy management system (IEMS) etc., the study proposes targeted policy recommendations focusing on robust regulatory reforms, technological innovation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. The findings underscore the capacity of integrated energy systems to improve Nigeria’s energy access, reliability, and efficiency in the power sector, and the potential for the sector to help foster economic growth, reducing poverty, and advancing environmental sustainability. This study advocates for a holistic approach to achieve a resilient and sustainable energy future for Nigeria and offers a framework for similar transitions in other developing nations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5293950af8a3428f93f68ca1bfad57b62025-08-20T02:08:07ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842025-04-016111910.1007/s43621-025-00915-5Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment modelNnadi Kelechi John0Chukwubuike Chemelie Onwuagbu1Chibor Josephat Chigozie2College of Electrical and Power Engineering, Taiyuan University of TechnologyCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of TechnologyNational Open University of NigeriaAbstract This research explores the transformative potential of integrated energy solutions to advance sustainable development in Nigeria, employing a comprehensive multi-faceted assessment model. It critically examines the nation’s energy landscape, highlighting the discrepancy between the available energy sources and the current energy utilization giving an insight to how the bulk of the Nigerian energy market remains highly untapped, underutilized and crippled by inefficiencies. The study presents the use of integrated energy as it presents opportunities for diversification and strategies to enhance energy security, the study identifies economic and environmental benefits of integrated energy systems. However, challenges may persist in the implementation of integrated energy systems such as, regulatory deficiencies, financial barriers, technological limitations, and stakeholder collaboration gaps. Showcasing some case studies like China’s integrated energy management system (IEMS) etc., the study proposes targeted policy recommendations focusing on robust regulatory reforms, technological innovation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. The findings underscore the capacity of integrated energy systems to improve Nigeria’s energy access, reliability, and efficiency in the power sector, and the potential for the sector to help foster economic growth, reducing poverty, and advancing environmental sustainability. This study advocates for a holistic approach to achieve a resilient and sustainable energy future for Nigeria and offers a framework for similar transitions in other developing nations.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00915-5Renewable energyEnergy securityAfrica energy marketSustainable developmentEnergy infrastructureIntegrated energy systems |
| spellingShingle | Nnadi Kelechi John Chukwubuike Chemelie Onwuagbu Chibor Josephat Chigozie Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment model Discover Sustainability Renewable energy Energy security Africa energy market Sustainable development Energy infrastructure Integrated energy systems |
| title | Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment model |
| title_full | Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment model |
| title_fullStr | Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment model |
| title_short | Potential of integrated energy solution in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development-multi facet assessment model |
| title_sort | potential of integrated energy solution in nigeria opportunities and challenges for sustainable development multi facet assessment model |
| topic | Renewable energy Energy security Africa energy market Sustainable development Energy infrastructure Integrated energy systems |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00915-5 |
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