Multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials in Nigeria

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dc.authoridOWEBOR, KESIENA/0000-0003-0511-2653
dc.authorwosidOWEBOR, KESIENA/IZE-1686-2023
dc.contributor.authorUkoba, M. O.
dc.contributor.authorDiemuodeke, E. O.
dc.contributor.authorBriggs, T. A.
dc.contributor.authorOjapah, M. M.
dc.contributor.authorOkedu, K. E.
dc.contributor.authorOwebor, K.
dc.contributor.authorAkhtar, K.
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-19T14:39:27Z
dc.date.available2024-05-19T14:39:27Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentİstinye Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractThe understanding of the geographical variability of biomass energy is an essential requirement for the optimal location of biomass energy conversion plants. This research presents a multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials and the appropriate siting of biomass plants in Nigeria. The study applies the weighted overlay multicriteria decision analysis method. Crop and forest areas, settlement (energy supply areas), shrub/grasslands, barren land, water bodies, distance from water sources, road accessibility, topography, and aspect are the criteria that were considered for locating a biomass facility in this study. The results suggest that the theoretical, technical, and economical energy potentials of crop residues are highest in the North-East region of Nigeria and estimated at 1,163.32, 399.73, and 110.56 PJ/yr, respectively, and lowest in the South-East at 52.36, 17.99, and 4.98 PJ/yr, respectively. The theoretical, technical, and economical energy potentials of forest residues are highest in the North-West, estimated at 260.18, 156.11, and 43.18 PJ/yr, respectively, and lowest in the South-East at 1.79, 1.08, and 0.30 PJ/yr, respectively. Although most areas were identified to be suitable for siting biomass plants across Nigeria, the most suitable areas are located in the northern part of the country and include Niger, Zamfara, the Federal Capital Territory, Nassarawa, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Borno State. The study supports the Nigerian bio-energy policy that proposes to effectively utilize Nigeria's non-fuelwood as a substitute for the felling of trees. This is very important to strengthen its commitment at the COP26 International Climate Conference, which is to conserve and restore its forest. Furthermore, this study will serve as a good reference for policymakers to make well-informed decisions on tackling the energy insecurity in Nigeria.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fbioe.2024.1329878
dc.identifier.issn2296-4185
dc.identifier.pmid38572357en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85189318389en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org10.3389/fbioe.2024.1329878
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12713/4780
dc.identifier.volume12en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001195867600001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherFrontiers Media Saen_US
dc.relation.ispartofFrontiers In Bioengineering and Biotechnologyen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.snmz20240519_kaen_US
dc.subjectBiomass Resourcesen_US
dc.subjectResiduesen_US
dc.subjectGis Technologyen_US
dc.subjectClean Energyen_US
dc.subjectOptimal Biomass Plant Locationen_US
dc.subjectCarbon Neutralityen_US
dc.titleMulticriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials in Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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