Solar energy is the most abundant form of energy on Earth. Solar energy
brings impactful benefits and products that are expected to make homes more
reliable, sustainable, and affordable. Thanks to technological advancements
like the solar cell, we can gather this energy and turn it into electricity.
The construction industry has an exceptional chance of benefiting from this
sustainable energy. Many recognised benefits have been spelled forth in the
construction industry, such as providing homes with clean energy with no trace
of ozone depleting material emission. There are many people in Nigeria who are
not linked to the public electric grid, and the energy sector produces and
generates less than 58% of the entire amount of energy required. As stated in the Nigeria’s National Energy General Plan, the
Sustainable Energy programme aims to enhance the country’s use of solar
electricity. This paper focuses on the role of solar energy in the provision of sustainable affordable housing in Nigeria.
It considers the description, method, and utilisation of solar energy with a
focus on residential and commercial buildings.
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