Dear Colleagues,
Apologies for cross-posting
We have recently published a new article in Energy Research and Social
Science titled "An institutional framework for energy transitions: Lessons
from the Nigerian electricity industry history". You may use this link to
download a free copy within the next few weeks.
https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1gcG77tZ6Z-EtV
Find below the abstract.
Abstract
Reducing the dominance of fossil-based electricity generation is a crucial
strategy to address climate change. However, drivers impacting sustainable
energy transitions, such as the high costs associated with the petroleum
industry and other socio-political influences, such as cartels and
subsidies, can delay, halt, or even revert decisions favoring renewable
energy sources. Most traditional economic models often fail to consider the
social, institutional, and historical interrelated and recursive
relationships in energy systems decisions and planning. In this paper, we
explored the historical institutions' dynamics in the Nigerian electricity
industry to ascertain how they have impacted energy infrastructure and
governance choices. Using the Multidimensional Institutional Dynamics
Analysis (MIDA), we built a historical narrative of the Nigerian
electricity industry dynamics covering the: imperial period (1896–1960);
early independence period (1961–1970); military regime period
(1971–1985);
first economic reforms period (1986–1999); and intensive privatization
period (2000−2020). The MIDA presents the complex cross-scale interactions
and the broad set of drivers influencing energy transitions over time in
Nigeria. We identified the leading environmental, social, and economic
variables and proposed a framework, considering the agent's interests,
which point to critical aspects of institutional change in Nigeria for each
period: Imperial dominance and coal, military dominance, public governance
and hydroelectricity, and hybrid governance focused on natural gas
expansion. The framework highlights the broader conditions that influence
Nigerian electricity infrastructures and governance choices for each period
and might be suitable for policymakers identifying favorable contexts for
renewable deployment.
Enjoy it.
Norbert
Disclaimer.
Norbert Edomah PhD, CEng, FHEA
Associate Professor (Reader) in Energy Policy & Electricity Planning
Head, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering
School of Science & Technology, Pan-Atlantic University (Main Campus)
Km 52 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.
Mobile number: 07038264790. nedomah@pau.edu.ng. www.pau.edu.ng
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