Summary
Evaluates solar chimney power plants as an off-grid energy option for rural communities in seven Nigerian regions, using a theoretical model fed with local hourly weather data to estimate output, electricity cost and avoided emissions. A plant with a 150 m chimney would deliver about 154 kW or more on a typical day, with a levelized cost far below that of diesel generators.
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