Estimation and Ranking of the Photovoltaic Energy Potential for Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abasi-obot Iniobong Edifon; Nkan Imo Edwin; Inyang Aniekan Ben

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Estimation and Ranking of the Photovoltaic Energy Potential for Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abasi-obot Iniobong Edifon, Nkan Imo Edwin, Inyang Aniekan Ben

Published in Science Journal of Energy Engineering (Volume 4, Issue 6)

Received: 25 October 2016 Accepted: 17 November 2016 Published: 13 January 2017

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In this paper, a comparative assessment and ranking of the solar photovoltaic (PV) generation potential and unit cost of energy in ten Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Akwa Ibom State (AKS), Nigeria is presented. The meteorological data used in this study was obtained from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Surface meteorology and Solar Energy (NASA SSE) website. Photovoltaic System (PVSyst.) simulation software, (Version 5.06) was used for the simulation and determination of the PV energy generation potential and unit cost of energy in each of the LGAs considered. The unit cost of energy in Naira/kWh and available energy per year (in kWh) are the two major parameters used to rank the LGAs from the top to bottom. A mathematical model relating the unit cost of energy and available energy in AKS is also developed. From the simulation results, Uyo LGA had the highest yearly energy output of 12422 kWh and lowest unit cost of energy of 104 Naira/kWh, while Uruan LGA had the lowest yearly energy output of 10591 kWh and highest unit cost of energy of 114 Naira/kWh. The results from this research are relevant for facilitating investment and adoption of photovoltaic power systems in AKS and to make realistic economic projections.

Published in	Science Journal of Energy Engineering (Volume 4, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjee.20160406.14
Page(s)	68-77
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Renewable Energy, Solar Radiation, Unit Cost of Energy, Photovoltaic, Energy Potential, Optimal Tilt Angle

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Abasi-obot Iniobong Edifon; Nkan Imo Edwin; Inyang Aniekan Ben. Estimation and Ranking of the Photovoltaic Energy Potential for Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Sci. J. Energy Eng. 2017, 4(6), 68-77. doi: 10.11648/j.sjee.20160406.14

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Abasi-obot Iniobong Edifon, Nkan Imo Edwin, Inyang Aniekan Ben. Estimation and Ranking of the Photovoltaic Energy Potential for Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Sci J Energy Eng. 2017;4(6):68-77. doi: 10.11648/j.sjee.20160406.14

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Abasi-obot Iniobong Edifon

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Nigeria
Nkan Imo Edwin

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Nigeria
Inyang Aniekan Ben

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria

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Abasi-obot Iniobong Edifon; Nkan Imo Edwin; Inyang Aniekan Ben. Estimation and Ranking of the Photovoltaic Energy Potential for Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Sci. J. Energy Eng. 2017, 4(6), 68-77. doi: 10.11648/j.sjee.20160406.14

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