Sustainable Energy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Nigeria,
a
country
rich
in
renewable
sources
still
heavily
relies
on
nonrenewable
energy,
of
which
the
government’s
on-grid
supply
remains
inadequate,
and
generally
poor
services.
This
study,
therefore,
investigated
subsistence
renewables
by
citizens
able
to
contribute
country’s
energy-mix
plan
help
ameliorate
power
poverty
challenges.
Qualitative
primary
data
were
sourced
using
Delphi
experts’
method
from
energy
experts
practitioners
possessing
relevant
knowledge
bases
regarding
strategy
with
an
understanding
scenarios.
The
findings
show
that
effect
size
very
high-level
option
for
solar
potentials
was
relatively
more
than
wind
bio
sources.
study
reveals
could
mostly
afford
low-capacity
installations,
considerable
interest
strategy.
Medium-capacity
found
be
quite
unaffordable,
leading
perceptually
low
potential
solar.
A
showstopper
incorporating
effectively
into
Nigeria’s
scenario
citizens’
non-affordability
accessing
high-capacity
systems.
It
is,
however,
deduced
affordability
recognition
values
are
congruous.
Conclusively,
optimistic
Solar
considered
most
crucial,
surpassing
suggests
government
incentivize
systems,
particularly
solar,
promote
solutions
through
citizens,
adoption,
sustainability
within
is
further
recommended
income
levels
should
raised
favor
off-grid
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 18, 2024
It
is
of
critical
importance
to
address
energy
poverty
in
rural
areas
if
inclusive
prosperity
be
achieved.
Digital
finance
offers
new
opportunities
alleviate
these
regions.
However,
previous
studies
have
mainly
focused
on
the
impact
digital
poverty,
neglecting
research
its
and
specific
forms
poverty.
This
study
aims
fill
this
gap
by
investigating
The
period
2011–2021
was
selected
as
observation
period,
with
31
provinces
serving
objects.
fixed
effects
model
employed
investigate
while
exploring
mediating
effect.
results
indicate
that
alleviates
level
conclusion
remains
valid
following
a
series
robustness
tests.
Furthermore,
can
indirectly
through
technological
innovation
agricultural
entrepreneurship
activities.
Further
indicates
more
pronounced
regions
abundant
human
capital,
robust
government
intervention,
minimal
urban–rural
disparities.
extends
theoretical
support
for
Likewise,
finding
provides
perspective
relevant
departments
improve
welfare
residents
Energy Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
192, P. 114198 - 114198
Published: July 4, 2024
This
paper
examines
the
relationship
between
Chinese
investment
and
energy
independence
in
Africa.
We
use
panel
data
from
28
African
countries
2003
2022.
employ
robust
econometric
identification
strategies,
including
fixed
effect
ordinary
squares
Two-step
System
Generalised
Method
of
Moment.
Our
results
are
as
follows.
First,
we
find
a
positive
significant
independence,
suggesting
that
flow
monies
Africa
is
increasing
domestic
production
capacity.
Second,
more
pronounced
resource-rich
countries,
consistent
with
expectation
China
attracted
to
resource-endowed
countries.
Third,
also
found
institutional
quality
does
not
significantly
moderate
independence.
The
imply
contrary
negative
publicity
on
China-Africa
engagement,
may
be
good
partner
for
promoting
attainment
sustainable
development
goals
commitment
all
initiatives.
alternative
measurement
sensitive
potential
endogeneity.
