May 14, 2021
OVERVIEW OF ENERGY IN AFRICA
By Energy is universal, and it is required for productivity in any part of the world. Africa as a continent is not left out of those requiring energy. A geometrical increase in population has led to a corresponding increase in demand. Energy in terms of power is needed for diverse applications. There is a significant effect […]
THE EFFECT OF OIL PRICE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY (solar as a case study)
Depleting quality of the environment, and an alarming climatic change upsurge happening worldwide have both culminated in the advent of practices in the energy world that ensures the protection of the environment-practices that would make the environment safe and habitable for us and generations to come. Asides from the effect of greenhouse gases as a […]
January 13, 2021
DRAWBACKS OF SOLAR ENERGY
Does solar energy have any disadvantage? The laudable relevance and impact of solar energy in our world today could make us sideline the drawbacks. The disadvantages of a system are important aspects to consider before its adoption. Yes, there has been a clamor for the energy transition, but there are some underlying factors that would […]
November 24, 2020
Energy efficiency- A tool for energy security
Energy efficiency is a commonly used term that describes the efficiency of energy. Something is said to be efficient if it produces maximum output with little or no wastage. Efficiency is a master saver: the adoption saves time and resources. Energy efficiency can be understood with this example of the LED bulb and the incandescent […]
November 13, 2020
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
A Renewable energy source is one that cannot be exhausted. That is, it replenishes irrespective of the rate of consumption. It is sometimes referred to as CLEAN ENERGY because it poses no threat to the environment. Clean energy sources do not emit greenhouse gases and hence, fosters sustainability. Renewable energy sources are water, sun, wind, […]
October 19, 2020
The Green culture; An escape from environmental crises
Yes! We should go green. You might be wondering what “going green” means. It is adopting and implementing practices that would result in zero adverse effect on the environment and hence, engendering sustainable environ for us and the future generation. The going green culture is a conscious effort towards the practice of these environmentally friendly […]