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Assessing the Potential of Tidal Power Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa

Adeyinka Victor Adebayo1, Samuel Oladeji2, Hussein Kehinde Adebayo3 and Ismaheel Oyeyemi Oladejo4
  • 1 Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • 2 Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • 3 Department of Electrical Engineering, Lead City University Ibadan, Nigeria
  • 4 Department of Electrical Engineering, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assesses the potential of tidal power plants in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), an area with considerable yet untapped renewable energy resources. Leveraging previous research and technological advancements, this study focuses on tidal range and tidal stream power plants, exploring their feasibility in the unique coastal geography of SSA. The paper highlights the significant tidal currents along the Atlantic coast, particularly in regions such as Equatorial Guinea, which present promising opportunities for tidal energy generation. By analyzing the environmental, economic, and technical challenges and the potential benefits of deploying tidal power plants, this research aims to provide a comprehensive framework for developing sustainable and reliable renewable energy sources in SSA. This study emphasizes the need for detailed resource assessments, innovative engineering solutions, and supportive policies to realize the full potential of tidal energy in the region.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 17 No. 4, 2024, 180-190

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2024.180.190

Submitted On: 24 June 2024 Published On: 20 November 2024

How to Cite: Adebayo, A. V., Oladeji, S., Adebayo, H. K. & Oladejo, I. O. (2024). Assessing the Potential of Tidal Power Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 17(4), 180-190. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2024.180.190

Open AccessCopyright: © 2024 Adeyinka Victor Adebayo, Samuel Oladeji, Hussein Kehinde Adebayo and Ismaheel Oyeyemi Oladejo. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Keywords

  • Tidal
  • Environmental
  • Renewable
  • Sub-Saharan
  • Power