The hydropower potential in Nigeria should be developed to its
full extent to assist the country and reduce fiscal loads. Hydro energy
does not only have the potency to close the gap between generation
shortfall and load demand, but can also provide an excellent green
source of energy to remote areas. The available small rivers in the
rural communities could be developed into SHPs. Through this
development, rural communities can be transformed into urban
centers, various socioeconomic activities can be improved and the
needs of the rural dwellers can be met in a sustainable way.
economical due to their remote physical location from the nearest
grid connection point. Solar energy is an alternative source of
energy in rural and remote areas of Nigeria. It complements
rapid development of small scale industries and reduces the
rural–urban drift. The country receives abundant solar radiation
and sunshine [1].