Techno-Economics Analysis of an Off-Grid Hybrid Power System for Rural Areas in Nigeria

Michael I. Ekpoh, Smith Orode Otuagoma, E.U. Ubeku, Ogheneakpobo Jonathan Eyenubo · 2025 · Journal Of Engineering Research Innovation And Scientific Development

Summary. This study evaluates off-grid hybrid power systems for rural Nigeria, comparing thermal generation alone against solar-hybrid alternatives in Delta State. The hybrid system reduced costs from ₦54.9 billion to ₦30.9 billion while cutting emissions by 30%, though at higher per-unit energy costs than thermal alone due to gas subsidies. The authors recommend government-industry collaboration and funding mechanisms to deploy hybrid systems in underserved rural communities.

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  author  = {Michael I. Ekpoh and Smith Orode Otuagoma and E.U. Ubeku and Ogheneakpobo Jonathan Eyenubo},
  journal = {Journal Of Engineering Research Innovation And Scientific Development},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.61448/jerisd32251},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.61448/jerisd32251}
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DOI

10.61448/jerisd32251

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, policy, general-innovation

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2026-05-01