What is it about?
For Nigeria to be actively involved in the race for decarbonization, the nation's engineers must be well-knowledgeable in all areas of alternative energy generation, distribution, utilisation and storage. This research utilizes questionnaire survey to explore the knowledge-level of renewable energy among undergraduate engineering students in Nigeria.
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Why is it important?
Findings from this study show that renewable energy is a not a well-understood concept among engineering students in Nigeria. Findings also show that the Nigerian undergraduate curricula for engineering programs do not cover themes of renewable energy. For Nigeria to become a key player in the race for decarbonization, these issues must be adequately addressed.
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As one concerned about the state of energy and education in Nigeria, writing this paper was an interesting experience for me and I am delighted that I was able to utilize this piece to express my opinion on the role of education in fostering sustainable energy development in Nigeria.
Steve Eshiemogie
University of Benin
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This page is a summary of: Knowledge, perception and awareness of renewable energy by engineering students in Nigeria: A need for the undergraduate engineering program adjustment, Cleaner Engineering and Technology, February 2022, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2021.100388.
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