Harmonizing Solar Energy Access and Affordability in Nigeria: The Role of Policy and Energy Management in Rural Electrification

Muhammad Mubarak Abdulkarim, Abdul-Jalal Babakano, Dolapo Popoola, Shehu Sani Gaddafi · 2026 · SustainE

Summary. This study examines how policy and energy management can improve solar energy access and affordability in rural Nigeria. Using case studies in Abuja, Kaduna, and the University of Abuja, the researchers assess current strategies for deploying decentralized solar systems, optimizing energy efficiency, and financing renewable energy. They compare approaches from India, Egypt, China, and Germany to identify deployment solutions and propose policy reforms that expand rural electrification while reducing emissions.

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  title   = {Harmonizing Solar Energy Access and Affordability in Nigeria: The Role of Policy and Energy Management in Rural Electrification},
  author  = {Muhammad Mubarak Abdulkarim and Abdul-Jalal Babakano and Dolapo Popoola and Shehu Sani Gaddafi},
  journal = {SustainE},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.55366/suse.v3i4.3},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.55366/suse.v3i4.3}
}

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DOI

10.55366/suse.v3i4.3

Countries

Nigeria, India, Egypt, China, Germany

Regions

Africa, Asia, Europe

Categories

energy, policy, climate-and-environment, general-innovation

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2026-04-29