Energy Sources for Electricity Generation Energy Sources for Electricity Generation: : : : An Overview An Overview\

* *Aliyu Aliyu Aliyu A. B. A. B. A. B., , , , Unwaha J. I Unwaha J. I Unwaha J. I. .. ., , , , & && & Momoh, S. B. Momoh, S. B. Momoh, S. B. Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State-Nigeria. Email; Email; adamuldam@gmail.com adamuldam@gmail.com adamuldam@gmail.com, ,, , ibrounwaha@yahoo.com ibrounwaha@yahoo.com ibrounwaha@yahoo.com and and and and momohsalihubello@gmail.com momohsalihubello@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The high requirements for the utilization of energy (electric power) for our day – to – day need across the entire globe are very significant and of paramount consideration. In order to meet with the energy use of our domestic, educational, health, industrial, commercial, social activities/endeavors, etc., there is the need for adequate and reliable supply of energy (electricity) from the conversion of numerous primary energy sources to electricity. This research/study considered the available conventional and non-conventional energy sources, as a potential to ameliorating the inadequacies in the supply of electrical power, and the lack of harnessing same in many parts of the rural and even the urban population among the developing world. The paper also looked at the merits and disadvantages of some energy sources and highlighted on socio-economic and policy implications associated with some energy sources. It also made some recommendations on how to easily access electricity through communal efforts, non-governmental supports and government aid via grid extension etc. Keywords: Keywords: Energy, Utilization, Electricity, Conventional, Non-Conventional, Globe, Population.