This document provides an overview of renewable energy innovation in Nigeria. It discusses the need for renewable energy due to climate change, cost considerations, energy security, and job creation. The main renewable sources in Nigeria are hydro, solar, and wind, which make up 97.9%, 1.5%, and 0.6% of the energy mix respectively. Challenges to renewable energy include cost, intermittency due to weather dependence, need for energy storage solutions, and land requirements. Notable innovations in Nigeria include solar-wind hybrid systems, mini-grids, and waste-to-energy facilities. The document also discusses intellectual property considerations and the positive impacts of renewable energy on energy access, emissions reductions, and energy security for

1. Renewable Energy
Innovation
OGHENEKEVWE IBODJE

2. Content
Introduction/Profile
Need for Renewable Energy Innovation
Renewable Energy Mix
Challenges in Renewable Energy
Development
Innovations in Renewable Energy
IP Considerations
Impact of Renewable Energy Technology
Case Studies
Renewable Energy Outlook
Questions

3. Profile
Oghenekevwe Ibodje is a Solicitor at Detail Commercial Solicitors
and a member of the Firm’s Energy, Power & Infrastructure
practice. He regularly advises clients operating across the value
chain of the Nigerian power sector.
Oghenekevwe’s ability to understand and deal with complex legal
and commercial issues in relation to financing and developing
energy and infrastructure projects enables him to provide clients
with practical solutions to meet their needs.
Oghenekevwe's proficiency in conducting due diligence exercises
for power-related transactions stems from his practical and
pragmatic approach. He consistently proposes innovative
solutions to challenging issues and takes additional measures to
deliver value-added services to clients.

4. Renewable energy refers to energy generated from natural
resources that can be replenished or regenerated naturally.
Sunlight - Solar Energy
Wind - Wind Energy
Water waves - Hydropower
Geothermal heat - Geothermal energy
Biomass - Bioenergy
Renewable energy sources are abundant and sustainable, and
they do not produce harmful greenhouse gases that contribute
to climate change.
What is Renewable Energy?
Sources of renewable energy

6. Need for Renewable Energy
Innovation?
Climate Change
Cost
Energy Security
Job Creation
Sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels
Limit emission of greenhouse gasses
Promotes sustainable living
Cheaper alternative to fossil fuels in
the long run
Innovation is needed to further reduce
costs and in crease accessibility
In addition to research and
development, legal advisers are needed
across the value chain, from concept to
project implementation, policy and
dispute resolution.
more decentralized and secure
energy system, reducing dependence
on fossil fuels

7. BIOENERGY - 10MW
GEOTHERMAL - <1MW
HYDRO - 2,111MW
SOLAR - 60MW
WIND - 3MW Hydro
97.9%
Solar
1.5%
16.4%
Renewable
Energy Mix

8. Challenges and
Limitations of
Renewable
Energy
Renewable energy technologies have many
benefits, including reducing carbon emissions,
providing energy security, and creating new
jobs in the industry. However, they also face
several challenges and limitations that can
hinder their widespread adoption.
The cost of renewable
energy technologies has
decreased significantly in
recent years, they can still
be more expensive than
traditional energy sources.
Technologies
Cost
Policy Activation
Many renewable energy
sources, such as solar and
wind, are intermittent and
dependent on weather
conditions. This means that
their energy output can vary
widely and may not always
align with demand.
Intermittency
The intermittency of
renewable energy sources
can be addressed through
energy storage solutions,
but currently available
storage technologies are
expensive and not always
efficient.
Storage
Solar and wind turbines,
require significant amounts
of land, which can be a
challenge in densely
populated areas.
Geography

9. Solar - Wind Hybrid Systems;
Solar Home Solutions (SHS);
Mini Grids;
Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facilities;
Advanced Batteries (BaaS);
Small Hydro Power (SHP).**
Notable innovations in renewable energy technology
development in Nigeria include:
Innovations in
Renewable
Energy
Technology

10. Copyright: software and digital content used in
renewable energy technologies.
Patents: exclusive right to manufacture, use, and
sell the technology for a certain period - 20 years.
Licensing: grants permission to another party to
use technology or intellectual property in
exchange for a fee for a specified period.
Trademarks: protect the branding and marketing
of renewable energy products and services.
IP considerations in renewable energy project
development include:
Intellectual
property
Considerations?

11. Policy Activation
Impact of
Renewable
Energy
In driving further adoption of renewable
energy, there will be improvements in
the levels of energy security, economic
development, environmental
sustainability, access to electricity, and
energy affordability.
Increased access to
electricity in Nigeria, where
around 60% of the
population lacks access to
grid electricity.
Technologies
Reduction of the country's
carbon footprint by
replacing fossil fuels with
clean energy sources.
Energy Access GHG Emmissions
A diverse energy mix can
help ensure energy security
by reducing the country's
reliance on a single source
of energy.
Prevents exposure to price
volatility, supply disruptions,
and geopolitical tensions.
Energy Security

12. Policy Activation
Case Study
Shimankar Community
234kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-
Grid Project, Shendam
LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria
1,972 Households
73 Commercial Users
5 Productive Users and
19 Public Users in the
community to improve
the socio-economic life
The installed mini grid
comprising a total of 234kw
will adequately energize the
community and provide
reliable electricity to:
Impact
GVE Projects Limited
Owner/Developer

13. MEMPHIS DESIGN
A brief history of a quirky design
Renewable
Energy Master
Plan (REMP)
the
foundational
policy for
encouraging
the adoption
of RE in the
Nigerian
2005
30:30:30
30GW from
renewables,
constituting
30% of the
Nigerian
energy mix by
2030
2021
Energy
Transition
Plan (ETP) -
carbon
neutrality by
2060
2022
It is expected
that solar
energy would
constitute at
least 6% of the
Nigerian
energy mix.
2030
Renewable Energy Outlook
What's next?
It is expected
that solar
energy would
surpass
natural gas
utilization by
2035.
2035
Policy Timelines and Deliverables
Deployment of decentralized renewable
energy, and expansion of the transmission
and distribution network.
Adoption of carbon capture utilization and
storage (CCUS) technology.
Deployment of biofuels and shifting from
diesel/petrol vehicles to hybrid and electric
vehicles (EV).
Substitution of traditional firewood,
charcoal, and kerosene with Liquefied
Petroleum Gas (LPG) until 2030.
ETP Decarbonization Strategy

14. Questions

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