Electricity and Energy Transition in Nigeria

Name: Electricity and Energy Transition in Nigeria
Author: Norbert Edomah
ISBN: 9780367201456

Norbert Edomah

doi:10.4324/9780367201456

Electricity and Energy Transition in Nigeria provides readers with a detailed account of the dynamics of energy infrastructure change in Nigeria’s electricity sector.

The book starts by introducing the basic theories underpinning the politics of energy infrastructure supply and goes on to explore the historical dimensions of the Nigerian energy transition by highlighting the influences and drivers of energy systems change. Edomah also examines the political dynamics at play, highlighting the political actors and institutions that shape energy supply, as well as the impact of consumer politics. The book concludes by considering how all these factors may influence the future of energy in Nigeria.

This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of energy transitions, energy technology and infrastructure, and African Studies more generally.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Figures

List of Tables

Acknowledgements

Introduction

PART 1: Energy demand and supply theories

Theories underpinning electricity demand and infrastructure supply

PART 2: Historical dimensions of the Nigerian energy transition

What really happened? The evolution of energy infrastructure provision (1800 – 2018)

What triggered change? Influences and drivers of energy systems change

PART 3: Political dynamics of energy systems change

Governing energy: Exploring the political influences of energy systems change in the electricity sector.

Governance and transitions: The role of political actors and institutions in energy systems change.

Politics on the consumer side: The role of end-users in shaping electricity markets

Energy and industrial policy: How poorly implemented energy policies impacts industrial growth

PART 4: The future of energy

What should future electricity look like? Possible models for future electricity systems.

The quest for cleaner energy production: The rising role of renewables

Implications of the on-going transitions and its consequences for the future of energy in West Africa

Conclusions