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| Title: | Possibility of Rural Electrification through Solar Energy in Nigeria |
| Authors: | Adu, M. Rotimi
Bolaji, Bukola Olalekan |
| Keywords: | Solar energy
Rural electrification |
| Issue Date: | 2004 |
| Publisher: | School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria |
| Series/Report no.: | 5th Annual Engineering Conference; |
| Abstract: | This paper presents the analysis of the possibility of employing solar energy for the supply of electricity to the rural communities in Nigeria. It describes various types of photovoltaic systems for rural electrification with more detailed discussion devoted to the domestic power supply, health care systems and lighting systems. It highlights the potentials of solar pumping systems in addressing the problems of lack of potable water and supply of water for irrigation in the rural areas. |
| URI: | http://repository.fuoye.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1415 |
| Appears in Collections: | Mechanical Journal Publications
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