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ABSTRACT
This is a review-based theoretical paper, where literature on the feasibility of the photovoltaic solar energy perspective is highlighted and developed to provide an alternative to electrical power hitches in Nigeria. High transmission losses and system failures are expected, leaving only 10% out of the rural populace accessible to electrical power and an 80% gap in electrical power supply demand. These results in gasoline/diesel-powered generators by most households and business owners to self–generate electrical power. The paper concluded that photovoltaic solar energy is the most steady and consistent source of electrical energy that can be adopted for commercial and household motives. Moreover, the country is blessed with ample sunshine and has vitreous insolation favorable to solar energy hoards. It finally suggests and recommends the establishment of national solar energy research and development laboratories, subsidizing importation rates of solar photovoltaic modules, and encouragement of private individuals, organizations and communities in photovoltaic solar energy investment as few among developmental strategies that can be adopted in making photovoltaic solar energy feasible for electrical power hitches in Nigeria. Full Text
