Abstract
Due to rising population and the increasing rate of urbanization, residential electricity usage accounts for a large chunk of Nigeria’s electricity consumption. However, little attention is paid to electricity conservation in the country. In response to this, several studies are been tailored to ensure a rapid reduction in energy consumption through various alternatives including energy efficient technologies given the current state of inadequate electricity supply in the country. On this note, this article discusses the significance of standby electricity in Nigeria. The electricity generation and consumption patterns were briefly discussed while the current electricity saving behaviour and practices among the urban dwellers were detailed with a case study analysed. Based on the case study, it was discovered that the mean standby load across the 30 households were estimated at 60 W ranging from 34-144 W. Also, standby consumption accounts for 13-44% of the annual electricity consumption across the households. Finally, the strategies for electricity saving and sustainable consumption, most especially the mitigation of standby electricity were highlighted.
Highlights
The energy consumption in residential buildings takes up a significant junk of both the world’s energy generated, and energy consumed
The standby cost for each household was calculated by multiplying the total household standby consumption with the prevailing electricity tariff (N20.59) for Ikeja distribution company for the class of residential building in this study
Further recommendations This study has considered a microcosm of the whole picture, further research with wider household coverage should be conducted to reflect the state of standby consumption in Nigeria, or at least across the major urban location in the country
Summary
Wastage amidst shortage: Strategies for the mitigation of standby electricity in residential sector in Nigeria. Several studies are been tailored to ensure a rapid reduction in energy consumption through various alternatives including energy efficient technologies given the current state of inadequate electricity supply in the country. This article discusses the significance of standby electricity in Nigeria. The electricity generation and consumption patterns were briefly discussed while the current electricity saving behaviour and practices among the urban dwellers were detailed with a case study analysed. Standby consumption accounts for 13-44% of the annual electricity consumption across the households. The strategies for electricity saving and sustainable consumption, most especially the mitigation of standby electricity were highlighted
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