Open AccessWastage amidst shortage: Strategies for the mitigation of standby electricity in residential sector in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Obafemi O. Olatunji,
Stephen A. Akinlabi,
Nkosinathi Madushele,
Paul A. Adedeji,
Felix Ishola,
Olayinka Ayo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1378/4/042062
Subject(s) - electricity , consumption (sociology) , mains electricity , economic shortage , standby power , business , natural resource economics , population , agricultural economics , electricity generation , electricity retailing , energy consumption , environmental economics , economics , electricity market , engineering , power (physics) , government (linguistics) , social science , linguistics , philosophy , demography , physics , quantum mechanics , voltage , sociology , electrical engineering
Due to rising population and the increasing rate of urbanization, residential electricity usage accounts for a large chunk of Nigeria’s electricity consumption. However, little attention is paid to electricity conservation in the country. In response to this, several studies are been tailored to ensure a rapid reduction in energy consumption through various alternatives including energy efficient technologies given the current state of inadequate electricity supply in the country. On this note, this article discusses the significance of standby electricity in Nigeria. The electricity generation and consumption patterns were briefly discussed while the current electricity saving behaviour and practices among the urban dwellers were detailed with a case study analysed. Based on the case study, it was discovered that the mean standby load across the 30 households were estimated at 60 W ranging from 34-144 W. Also, standby consumption accounts for 13-44% of the annual electricity consumption across the households. Finally, the strategies for electricity saving and sustainable consumption, most especially the mitigation of standby electricity were highlighted.