Integration of perennial grass into energy mix as alternative to fuelwood in selected Niger Delta communities, Nigeria

Ajieh, Mike U.; Owebor, K.; Edomwonyi‐Otu, Lawrence C.; Okafor, Izuchukwu Francis

doi:10.1007/s13399-021-01570-2

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“…Nevertheless, biomass application has been limited to heating, cooking, and lighting not only in Nigeria but in most developing economies ( Ukoba et al, 2023b ; Ogorure et al, 2018 ). The continuous release of atmosphere-contaminating gases such as methane (CH 4 ), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) from the uncontrolled burning of biomass residues that otherwise could have served the purpose of energy generation is a great concern ( Ajieh et al, 2021 ). Furthermore, there has been a continuous increase in energy demand that the conventional forms of energy generation cannot meet, not to mention their adverse environmental implications ( Pande et al, 2021 ; Ben-iwo et al, 2016 ).…”

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Multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials in Nigeria

Ukoba,

Diemuodeke,

Briggs

et al. 2024

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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The understanding of the geographical variability of biomass energy is an essential requirement for the optimal location of biomass energy conversion plants. This research presents a multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials and the appropriate siting of biomass plants in Nigeria. The study applies the weighted overlay multicriteria decision analysis method. Crop and forest areas, settlement (energy supply areas), shrub/grasslands, barren land, water bodies, distance from water sources, road accessibility, topography, and aspect are the criteria that were considered for locating a biomass facility in this study. The results suggest that the theoretical, technical, and economical energy potentials of crop residues are highest in the North-East region of Nigeria and estimated at 1,163.32, 399.73, and 110.56 PJ/yr, respectively, and lowest in the South-East at 52.36, 17.99, and 4.98 PJ/yr, respectively. The theoretical, technical, and economical energy potentials of forest residues are highest in the North-West, estimated at 260.18, 156.11, and 43.18 PJ/yr, respectively, and lowest in the South-East at 1.79, 1.08, and 0.30 PJ/yr, respectively. Although most areas were identified to be suitable for siting biomass plants across Nigeria, the most suitable areas are located in the northern part of the country and include Niger, Zamfara, the Federal Capital Territory, Nassarawa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Borno State. The study supports the Nigerian bio-energy policy that proposes to effectively utilize Nigeria’s non-fuelwood as a substitute for the felling of trees. This is very important to strengthen its commitment at the COP26 International Climate Conference, which is to conserve and restore its forest. Furthermore, this study will serve as a good reference for policymakers to make well-informed decisions on tackling the energy insecurity in Nigeria.

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Multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials in Nigeria

Ukoba,

Diemuodeke,

Briggs

et al. 2024

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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“…The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the member states in 2015, Paris Agreement adopted at the climate change conference by 196 parties in 2015, and other climate advocating agencies have stressed the need for nations to embrace and support clean energy generation and enact policies to promote its penetration [ 3 , 5 ]. Much effort is currently put in towards replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources and promoting the use of modern, efficient energy conversion technologies that promote clean energy generation [ 6 , 7 ]. Since biomass energy supports the reduction of CO 2 gas emission [ 1 ], carbon neutrality [ 8 ], and, in some cases, negative carbon economy [ 2 ], it is, therefore, necessary to utilize biomass for clean energy generation [ 9 ].…”

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Optimal sites for agricultural and forest residues energy conversion plant using geographic information system

Ukoba,

Diemuodeke,

Briggs

et al. 2023

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“…There is a great deficiency in energy supply across Nigeria as a nation with fuel wood the oldest and most common energy source for heating and cooking in Nigeria (Momodu, 2013;Oyedepo, 2012). Over 70% of Nigerians in the rural communities heavily depend on fuel wood as an energy source for cooking and heating purposes (Ajieh et al, 2021). As a response to these challenges, biogas has been identified as a possible renewable source of energy for both heating and electricity generation (Andri et al, 2017;Jingura and Matengaifa, 2009).…”

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Availability and Energy Generation Potential of Cattle Rumen Content collected from Vegetable Market Abattoir in Benin City, Nigeria

Ihoeghian¹,

Amenaghawon²,

Ezemonye³

et al. 2023

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Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a proven technology for treating biomass materials with a view of producing bioenergy and recovering nutrients. Cattle rumen content (CRC) is an example of a waste biomass material that can be a viable feedstock for AD process. This paper accesses the availability and energy generation potential of cattle rumen content (CRC) collected from vegetable market abattoir in Benin City, Nigeria for a ten-year data of slaughtered cattle in Nigeria. Data obtained revealed that an average 99581.303 Metric tons of dry matter from CRC is generated per annum and with a theoretical biomethane yield of 444.90 ml/gVS can potentially generate 420 GW (gigawatts) in form of biomethane annually in Nigeria through the AD process. When compared with other renewable energy sources in Nigeria, it potentially meets 6.44 % supply from other renewable energy sources, and exceeds energy currently being generated from wind and solar sources combined. Anaerobic digestion if deployed is an effective technology to harness the potential that CRC presents Nigeria as a country for affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), clean water sanitation and sustainable communities (SDG 6 and 11), and zero hunger (SDG 2) through soil nutrient enhancement.

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Integration of perennial grass into energy mix as alternative to fuelwood in selected Niger Delta communities, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 48 publications

Multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials in Nigeria

Multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials in Nigeria

Optimal sites for agricultural and forest residues energy conversion plant using geographic information system

Availability and Energy Generation Potential of Cattle Rumen Content collected from Vegetable Market Abattoir in Benin City, Nigeria

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