Article Content
• Introduction• Power Sector Review
• PV Solar technology
• Basic Components
• Applications
• Recent Trends
• Prospects
• Case Studies
• Challenges
• Conclusion
• Q & A
Power Generating Plants in Nigeria

Current Capacity: June, 2015:
i. Generation: 3,981.30MWii. Peak Demand Forecast: 15,000
Fuel Oil/ Coal Power Stations
• Egbin Electric Power Business Unit,• Afam Electric Power Business Unit,
• Delta Electric Power Business Unit,
• Shiroro Electric Power Business Unit,
• Jebba Hydro Power Station,
• Shiroro Hydro Power Business Unit,
• Kainji Hydro Power Station
Gas Turbine Power Stations
• Afam, Sapele and Delta PowerHydro Power Stations
• Jebba, Kainji & ShiroroThermal Power Station
• EgbinThe chart below shows the summary of the electricity consumption for various nations:

World Energy Generation Projection (2000 -2050)
The chart below shows the projected world energy generation project between 2000 to 2050:

PV Solar Technology
The figure below shows the PV technology and how it can be harnessed.
Small – Medium Scale Applications
The various small to medium scale applications of PV Solar Technology are shown in the figure below.
Large Scale Applications
The various large scale applications of PV Solar Technology are shown in the figure below.
Recent Trends
• Efficiency• Growth
• Economics
• Forecast
Prospects
• Relative Availability (122PetaWatts)• Grid Expansion Complexities
• Long life span
• Flexible maintenance plan.
• Environmentally friendly.
• Decline in cost with improved R&D.
• Improved Efficiency and Reliability
• Easy Installation and Expansion
• Increasing Renewable Energy F.D.I

Enormous potential for growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa power sector
The chart below gives the summary of the percentage of Africa’s population without electricity.
• 40% addressable by private utilities = 40M connections
• $4B – $7B annual market opportunity
Challenges Facing PV Solar Technology
• High Initial Cost• Poor/ unrealistic Government Incentive Scheme
• Uncoordinated Regulation & Policies
• Sabotage
• Poor Awareness
• Unprofessional Practices
• Lack of Skilled Manpower
• Poor Data Management
GVE’s Rural Electrification Solution
1. 25kW Centralized Mini-Grid SolutionThis solution will provide basic electricity to about 200houses in a community. Being modular, it can be easily scaled in-line with electricity demand per community. Revenue collection through prepaid metering will ensure a 42-months investment payback period.

This standalone home solution will provide the basic electricity to about of a single home in a typical rural community. Being modular, it can be easily scaled in-line with client’s electricity demand increases. Revenue collection through a Pay-As-You-Go model will ensure a 42-months investment payback period.


By: Ifeanyi B. Orajaka
Email: info@gve-group.com @ifeanyiorajaka
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