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Legal Imperatives for the Implementation of Energy Auctions in Nigeria

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: With the passage of the Climate Change Act, and to help meet its net zero obligations by 2060, Nigeria must transition from its dependence on fossil fuel energy sources to renewable energy. This will involve the procurement of large amounts of renewable energy by the government. In the past, procurement of power from the government-owned bulk trader has been chaotic, with no discernible strategy, and it is doubtful whether the government or Nigeria's citizens have derived value for money from the process. This article suggests a transition from the current, mostly unsolicited, proposal system to energy auctions, as the authors believe that this will help the country achieve low prices for renewable energy. The article also examines polices that have been implemented in other countries to drive energy auctions, with a view to applying relatable practices to the Nigerian exercise.
Language: English
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,450
OpenAlex ID: W4405558661
FWCI: 0.386
Cites: 4
Cited by: 1
Related to: 10