Solar Power Offers Lowest Modeled Water-Pumping Energy Costs at Six Nigerian Sites
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<img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=https://media.newswise.com/pio/articles/858157/6aeeb856c5b2e_1_858157.jpg&width=100&height=150" alt="Newswise image" />A research team has found that solar photovoltaic power offers the lowest estimated electricity costs for water pumping at six university sites representing Nigeria's six geopolitical regions. Comparing solar, wind and biomass technologies, the researchers estimated solar electricity costs of US$0.21-0.40 per kilowatt-hour, below those of the other options under the study's assumptions. They also mapped how wind speed changes with height across 37 locations, revealing substantial geographical differences. The findings could help institutions and water utilities select renewable energy equipment suited to local resources, pumping requirements and financial conditions.
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