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The Nigerian Solar Energy Innovation System

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69798/38425742

Authors

Adeyemi Adepoju

aoadepoju@futa.edu.ng

 Federal University of Technology, Akure
Joshua Akarakiri
African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
John-Felix Akinbami
Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife

Abstract

This study examined the breadth and depth of interactions undertaken by the knowledge driven elements in the Nigerian solar energy innovation ecosystem, and the constraints of interactions existing in the system. The study covered 5 geopolitical zones in Nigeria, namely, North Central, North-West, South-East, South-South and South-West. Data collected were predominantly from questionnaire administration on respondents in solar energy firms, universities and government agencies and institutes. The results showed that the level of interactions in the government agencies and research institutes with other stakeholders is very low. Similar result was found for the interactions of the universities in Nigeria with other stakeholders in the solar energy industry, while the firms’ interactions belonged to the static or traditional typology. Policy mechanisms were suggested in this regard.


Suggested citation

Adeyemi Adepoju , Joshua Akarakiri , John-Felix Akinbami (2022). The Nigerian Solar Energy Innovation System African Journal of Science Policy and Innovation Management, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.69798/38425742


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    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): African Journal of Science Policy and Innovation Management

  • Published

    03-11-24

  • Keywords

    Interaction technological capability solar energy innovation system Nigeria.