Assessment of Perceived Performance of Solar-Powered Borehole Projects in Nigeria

Usman Bello; Danjuma Saleh  Yawas; Ayodeji Nathaniel Oyedeji

doi:10.52812/msbd.47

Authors

Usman Bello Ahmadu Bello University
Danjuma Saleh Yawas Ahmadu Bello University
Ayodeji Nathaniel Oyedeji Ahmadu Bello University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52812/msbd.47

Keywords:

Solar energy, Project, Impact assessment

Abstract

This study aimed at the assessment of the perspective of the people of Kano-south senatorial district, Nigeria on solar powered borehole projects. This research sought to establish the performance of solar-powered boreholes in terms of presence, their importance, their performance, and maintenance culture as well as provide solutions to possible problems that the senatorial district may be encountering in the usage of these amenities to ensure good sustainability. The survey research method was adopted for this study, and data were collected from 400 people who represented the sample size. The analysis of the data collected showed that 88.6% of the respondents affirmed the presence of solar-powered boreholes in the study area, which is in line with the hypothesis analysis. Similarly, the result showed that although the solar-powered borehole projects have positive impacts on the standard of living of the populace, most of these amenities are not functional due to the low regularity of borehole maintenance. Based on the views of the end-users, it was recommended that the involvement of community leaders and other end-users, proper training of the end-users, provision of channels of reporting damages, the building of more solar-powered boreholes and adequate provision for maintenance are some of the ways to ensure better sustainability of solar-powered boreholes projects in the senatorial district.

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