Understanding the Potential of Biomass as an Alternative Renewable Energy in Nigeria

Abstract

Energy generation and distribution in Nigeria has been epileptic as only
about 60% of the nation’s population have electricity. With the majority
of the country’s electricity needs generated from gas power and hydropower plants, it is pertinent and of great importance for the country to
look towards other alternative and renewable energy especially biomass
in order to meet its electricity demands. This paper aims to show the
possibilities available in biomass by collecting data of amount of waste
collected daily and calculating the electricity generating capacity.