SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Alternative energy sources conquer the place of coal, oil and gas, in the cities the car loses its prestige, global environmental technologies are booming. Technological innovations and a changed, sustainable lifestyle go hand in hand. The course is set, but we have to hurry to win the race against the ecological crisis.
What is the actual cost of generating one megawatt of electricity besides the cost incurred by investors? This study examines other external costs associated with generating electricity from different energy sources. If these external costs are included, the true cost of each energy source emerges, with coal as the most costly energy source followed by solar PV.

COAL ATLAS NIGERIA: FACTS AND FIGURES ON A FOSSIL FUEL

How much coal should Nigeria burn to increase electricity supplies for the country? Is coal economically viable, and what health hazards does it bring to Nigerians? The Nigeria Coal Atlas has relevant facts & figures from domestic and international sources