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Adesanya, A, Misra, S, Maskeliunas, R and Damasevicius, R (2021) Prospects of ocean-based renewable energy for West Africa's sustainable energy future. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 37-50.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: ocean energy; sustainability; thermal energy; renewable energy; continental shelves; energy sources; economic impact; environmental protection; cost analysis; sustainable development; economic analysis; West Africa
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-05-2019-0066
  • Abstract:
    The limited supply of fossil fuels, constant rise in the demand of energy and the importance of reducing greenhouse emissions have brought the adoption of renewable energy sources for generation of electrical power. One of these sources that has the potential to supply the world's energy needs is the ocean. Currently, ocean in West African region is mostly utilized for the extraction of oil and gas from the continental shelf. However, this resource is depleting, and the adaptation of ocean energy could be of major importance. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the possibilities of ocean-based renewable energy (OBRE) and analyze the economic impact of adapting an ocean energy using a thermal gradient (OTEC) approach for energy generation. The analysis is conducted from the perspective of cost, energy security and environmental protection. This study shows that adapting ocean energy in the West Africa region can significantly produce the energy needed to match the rising energy demands for sustainable development of Nigeria. Although the transition toward using OBRE will incur high capital cost at the initial stage, eventually, it will lead to a cost-effective generation, transmission, environmental improvement and stable energy supply to match demand when compared with the conventional mode of generation in West Africa. This study will be helpful in determining the feasibility, performance, issues and environmental effects related to the generation and transmission of OBRE in the West Africa region. The study will contribute toward analysis of the opportunities for adopting renewable energy sources and increasing energy sustainability for the West Africa coast regions.

Albeiro Alberto Aguilar, O and Saúl Tomás Salas, S (2021) Good practices of labor welfare and environmental protection in potato crops in Colombia: A way to contribute to the sustainable development of Colombian agriculture. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 51-66.

Dash, A (2021) Determinants of EVs adoption: a study on green behavior of consumers. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 125-37.

Naoui, M A, Lejdel, B, Ayad, M, Amamra, A and kazar, O (2021) Using a distributed deep learning algorithm for analyzing big data in smart cities. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 90-105.

Palencia, M, Mora, M and Lerma, T A (2021) Environment-friendly stimulus-sensitive polyurethanes based on cationic aminoglycosides for the controlled release of phytohormones. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 1-17.

Qi, J K, Yang, J Y, Oliver Hoon Leh, L, Edwards, R and Jamalunlaili, A (2021) Thermal comfort prediction of air-conditioned and passively cooled engineering testing centres in a higher educational institution using CFD. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 18-36.

Taleb, H M and Abumoeilak, L (2021) An assessment of different courtyard configurations in urban communities in the United Arab Emirates. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 67-89.

Willar, D, Estrellita Varina Yanti, W, Daisy Debora Grace, P and Rudolf Estephanus Golioth, M (2021) Sustainable construction practices in the execution of infrastructure projects: The extent of implementation. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(1), 106-24.