The Senate Committee on Energy has kickstarted discussions with a South Korean power agency, BK Power, to discover mini-grid options and various power sources, together with coconut-derived graphene for energy era. This comes in opposition to the backdrop of Nigeria’s persistent nationwide grid collapse and unstable energy provide.
Throughout a gathering on Monday, the Committee Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), advised the South Korean delegation that Nigeria’s energy sector has remained stagnant at 4,000 megawatts resulting from outdated infrastructure and the dearth of transmission capability to distribute extra energy.
Senator Abaribe stated that Nigeria’s greatest problem shouldn’t be energy era, however the incapacity to transmit and distribute generated electrical energy effectively.
He stated, “Our main concern is how you can break the bond and bridge the yawning hole of inadequate energy era within the nation. We would like sensible options, not simply theories.”
In response, BK Power representatives, Mr. Haeagwoo Lee and Mr. Sangwoo Park, really useful a mini-grid system to decentralize energy transmission and forestall nationwide grid failures.
Mr. Lee highlighted that South Korea, with a inhabitants of fifty million, generates 130,000 megawatts with out relying solely on a single nationwide grid.
He added, “Decentralising energy era and transmission will scale back power waste and frequent grid collapses.”
The South Korean consultants additionally proposed utilizing coconuts, that are plentiful in Nigeria, to provide graphene for electrical energy era, much like South Korea’s mannequin.
He stated, “Coconut timber could be harnessed to construct energy vegetation in native communities, offering sustainable and decentralised power options.”
Earlier, TUG Power Chairman and CEO, Mr. Uzo Udemba, who facilitated the assembly, urged Nigeria to embrace Inexperienced Hydrogen expertise and transfer away from the outdated nationwide grid mannequin.
He stated, “Many international locations are shifting away from centralized energy storage and distribution to keep away from the frequent collapses Nigeria faces. BK Power is right here to introduce new applied sciences and practice Nigerians in energy era, transmission, and distribution.”
The Senate Committee expressed readiness to work with BK Power and different buyers to develop mini-grid techniques and discover various power sources, marking a doable turning level in Nigeria’s quest for dependable electrical energy.
