Publication date: 2017
Author: NMBU
Description: The study uses qualitative methods to assess the state of energy security, the renewable energy potential and integration level as well as its effect the energy security of the Nigeria. An energy security assessment framework was developed to tailor the peculiarities of the Nigerian energy system and this serves as a guide for this study. Existing literature focus on analyzing the state of energy security in Nigeria with focus on how all source of energy can by utilized, however, this study gives an updated status of energy security, renewable energy integration in Nigeria and most importantly projects the possible impacts renewable energy integration can have on its energy security.