Hydro Power Generation In Nigeria, Environmental Ramifications
Journal Title: IOSR Journals (IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering) - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
Electricity is the bedrock of every nation development and can be transported instantaneously & pollution free at consumer end. There are three hydro power generating stations that contribute to the nation’s grid, namely Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro Hydro Power Station. This study employs survey method that applies the diligent study of hydro power generating stations and their various environments. This research exploits the application of questionnaires, interviews & investigation, and personal observations in data gathering. The analyses of the various data collected were in tabular exhibitions, mathematical models, pictorial charts, percentages and graphical illustrations. Results obtained from the hydrological water balance analysis of the hydro electric power stations, for 1MWH of electric energy, the quantity of water the power stations consumes are 11,811.65m3 and 13,792.85m3 for kanji and shiroro power stations respectively. The total hydro stations installed capacity is 1938.4MW. It has been discovered that in the management of the environmental ramification of electric power generation in Nigeria, the factors involve depends on the type of power stations. In conclusion, the pitfall built-in electricity generation by different generating modes is highlighted .This work shows that electricity is being generated at the expense of the neighboring environment, and it’s harmful to human existence. It’s recommended that, environmental problems are carefully considered in the planning, designing and execution of electricity generation schemes for sustainable power generation.
Authors and Affiliations
R. C Ijeoma, I. Briggs
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