The industrial sector represents more than one third of both global primary energy use and energy-related carbon dioxide emissions (By Femi Babalola For Nigeria 2015). In developing countries, the portion of the energy supply consumed by the industrial sector is frequently in excess of 50% and can create tension between economic development goals and a constrained energy supply. Further, countries with an emerging and rapidly expanding industrial infrastructure have a particular opportunity to increase their competitiveness by applying energy-efficient best practices from the outset in new industrial facilities. Despite the potential, Nigeria frequently overlook the opportunities presented by industrial energy efficiency to have a significant impact on climate change mitigation, security of energy supply, and sustainability. The industrial sector is extremely diverse and includes a wide range of activities. This sector is particularly energy intensive, as it requires energy to extract natural resources, convert them into raw materials, and manufacture finished products. The common perception holds that energy efficiency of the industrial sector is too complex to be addressed through public policy and, further, that industrial facilities will achieve energy efficiency through the competitive pressures of the marketplace alone. By Femi Babalola For Nigeria 2015.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:39:12 +0000
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