1、2750 英文单词, 14500 英文字符 , 中文 4200 字 文献出处: Fakehinde O B, Fayomi O S, Efemwenkieki U K, et al. Viability of Hydroelectricity in Nigeria and the Future ProspectJ. Energy Procedia, 2019, 157: 871-878. Viability of Hydroelectricity in Nigeria and the Future Prospect Olutola B. Fakehinde, Ojo S. Fayomi, Uy
2、i K. Efemwenkieki, Kunle O. Babaremu David O. Kolawole Sunday O. Oyedepo, Abstract Nigeria energy industry remains in limbo, almost six decades after independence and the reason for this is not farfetched; the persistence present of corrupt leaders and active players in the sector is one major reaso
3、ns. With the growing Nigerian population expected to reach over 400million in 2050 becoming third most populated country, only led by china and India in first and second positions respectively. Energy demand in the country is expected to further skyrocket. At present, the country has not been able t
4、o meets its energy need despite the various policies set in place. Though there exists a huge potential in hydroelectricity but it has been underutilized. The viability of hydroelectric as sustainable energy form was examined, and the huge potential it can play in the energy industry of Nigeria. At
5、the same time an alternative energy form that can set the pace for better use of renewable energy was discussed; with solar energy used as a case study. At the end of the study it was revealed that both hydroelectric energy and solar energy will play critical roles in the actualization of Nigeria st
6、able and sustainable energy bid in the foreseeable future. Keywords: Hydroelectricity; Viability; Energy 1. Introduction Before the discovery of energy 200 years ago, all human activities relied mostly on our own energy. We performed tasks using man and animal power. But with the industrial boom and the invention of machinery that came about by industrial revolution in 1800, energy uses and application took another dimension. Energy, ever since it was discovered has become part of man; virtua