Renewable energy is also capable of alleviating the already over
stretched ecosystem and supplying the energy required for rapid
development, especially by encouraging the establishment of
small-scale industries and by reducing migration from the rural
to urban centers. Effective harnessing of RE technologies, to
supplement energy produced from fossil fuel resources, would
raise the reliability of electricity supply, cut back on carbon dioxide
emissions, reduce energy insecurity, offset fossil fueled grid
electricity, enhance availability of energy for socioeconomic activ-
ities and improve the standard of living of Nigerian citizens [28].