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Transition From Fossil Fuel To Clean Energy: A Must Achievable Project In Sub-saharan Africa.
Aladejana A. L.
Department of Science (Physics) Education,School of Science Education,
Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, West Africa.

Abstract

The paper explored the cruciality of transition from fossil fuel to clean energy: a must achievable project in Sub-Saharan Africa. For Sub-Saharan African countries to economically compete globally, there is an urgent need to consider its future energy production. Overdependence on fossil fuel has negative implications, for its inability to meet up the required demand of the continent and the hazards posed on global climate (carbon emission) and the attendant heaith and enviromental problems. These call for optional renewable source of energy (solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy, geothermal energy, biomass energy) clean energy in short. These have capacities of boosting the economy of Africa due to its reliabilities, renewability, potentialities, stabilities, sustainability, amongst others. Findings revealed amongst other that 350GW of hydroelectric energy, 110 GW of wind energy, 15GW of geothermal energy and 1,000 GW of solar energy are untapped. If these are well harnessed, its outcome will drive the economy of the country and continent at large.

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Keywords: fossil fuel, clean energy, transition, power plants, project, continent.

Impact Statement

The paper explored the cruciality of transition from fossil fuel to clean energy: a must achievable project in Sub-Saharan Africa. For Sub-Saharan African countries to economically compete globally, there is an urgent need to consider its future energy production. Overdependence on fossil fuel has negative implications, for its inability to meet up the required demand of the continent and the hazards posed on global climate (carbon emission) and the attendant heaith and enviromental problems. These call for optional renewable source of energy (solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy, geothermal energy, biomass energy) clean energy in short. These have capacities of boosting the economy of Africa due to its reliabilities, renewability, potentialities, stabilities, sustainability, amongst others. Findings revealed amongst other that 350GW of hydroelectric energy, 110 GW of wind energy, 15GW of geothermal energy and 1,000 GW of solar energy are untapped. If these are well harnessed, its outcome will drive the economy of the country and continent at large.

Cite this article

 

APA 7th Edition

Aladejana A. L. (2023). Transition From Fossil Fuel to Clean Energy: A Must Achievable Project in Sub-Saharan Africa. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 02(02), 41–49. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7573.

 

MLA 9th Edition

Aladejana, Alaba Lawrence. “Transition From Fossil Fuel to Clean Energy: A Must Achievable Project in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 02, no. 02, Apr. 2023, pp. 41–49. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7573.

 

Chicago Style

Aladejana, Alaba Lawrence. “Transition From Fossil Fuel to Clean Energy: A Must Achievable Project in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 02, no. 02 (April 17, 2023): 41–49. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7573.

About Author

Aladejana Alaba Lawrence was born to the royal family of Aladejana on March 19th, 1983 at Iworoko-Ekiti in Ekiti State of  Nigeria. He attended Iworoko Community Primary School between 1988 and 1995, Iworoko Community High School from 1995 to 2001 to obtain First School Leaving Certificate and West Afrrican Senior School Certificate Examination respectively. Later, he proceeded to University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti) Nigeria to obtain Bachelor of Science in Education in  Physics  from 2004 to 2009 and Diploma in Computer Studies in 2010. Furthermore, he obtained two Master Degrees (Master of Science in Theoretical Physics and Master of Education in Science (Physics) Education in 2016 and 2012 respectively) from University of Ibadan. Currently, he’s rounding up his Ph.D programme at same University. In 2013, he joined the service of College of Education Ikere-Ekit as Assistant Lecturer and rose to the rank of Lecturer I. Presently, he is working with Bamidelele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti as a lecturer I in the Department of Science (Physics) Education.

Furthermore, he has attended and presented papers in international conferences, seminars and workshops within and outside of the country. He has also published several papers in reputable journals. He is happily married to Omolola and the union is blessed with two children ( Samuella and Solomon)

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