International Journal of Renewable Energy Research-IJRER
An Overview of the Exploitation of Renewable Energy Resources in Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
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In this study, the current perspective of renewable energy utilisation as an alternative energy source and viable energy option were examined and discussed from the standpoint of sustainable development in Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The challenges and drivers impacting the development and implementation of renewable energy (RE) in these countries were identified and discussed in the comparison between the countries. Amongst the numerous factors, the effect of energy policies, policymakers, its implementation and supporting financial backing, and conventional energy associated demands were predominant features of the RE development strategy of these countries. This article gives an overview and a conceptual framework of how these key factors influence RE development. It also aims to contribute to the debate on how to promote renewables, influencing decisions of the policymakers, contribute to policy formulation and attract funding in the countries considered with particular emphasis on Nigeria.
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