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- Title
Accelerating the Low-Carbon Energy Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa through Floating Photovoltaic Solar Farms.
- Authors
Ingo, Tarelayefa Igedibor; Gyoh, Louis; Sheng, Yong; Kaymak, Mustafa Kemal; Şahin, Ahmet Duran; Pouran, Hamid M.
- Abstract
Climate change has become a global issue and is predicted to impact less-developed regions, such as sub-Saharan Africa, severely. Innovative, sustainable renewable energy systems are essential to mitigate climate change's effects and unlock the region's potential, especially with the increasing energy demands and population growth. The region relies heavily on fossil fuels, which calls for urgent action towards energy security and expansion. Hybrid floating solar photovoltaic-hydropower (FPV-HEP) technology has emerged as a cost-effective and transformative solution to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition in sub-Saharan Africa. The technology combines solar panels with existing hydropower infrastructure, ensuring energy security while reducing carbon emissions. This technology offers several benefits over conventional ground-mounted solar systems, including efficient land utilization, energy generation, and water conservation. However, its adoption remains challenging due to technical complexities and evolving regulatory frameworks. Despite these challenges, Nigerian energy professionals have preferred renewable alternatives, mainly distributed solar PV and FPV-HEP plants. This collective embrace of FPV and renewables reflects a growing understanding of their critical role in mitigating climate change through sustainable energy practices. This research aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge and assist policymakers in making informed decisions on adopting this technology. It also stimulates further research on this topic, offering a new potential solution to the ever-increasing demand for green energy in the region to meet their sustainable development needs.
- Subjects
SUB-Saharan Africa; RENEWABLE energy transition (Government policy); SUSTAINABILITY; SOLAR power plants; ENERGY consumption; CLEAN energy; LAND use
- Publication
Atmosphere, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 6, p653
- ISSN
2073-4433
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/atmos15060653