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Evaluating the Role of Advanced Energy-Efficient Technologies in Promoting Sustainability in Nigeria's Construction Industry Hyginus Chidiebere Onyekachi Unegbu; Danjuma YAWAS
Jurnal Pengabdian KOLABORATIF Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): July
Publisher : Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/kolaboratif.v4i2.12556

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This study evaluates the impact of advanced energy-efficient technologies on sustainability within the Nigerian construction sector, focusing on their effects on energy consumption, cost reduction, environmental benefits, and social impacts. A quantitative research approach was employed, using structured questionnaires administered to a total of 123 construction professionals across 150 infrastructure projects in Nigeria. The respondents included architects (n=30), civil and structural engineers (n=38), project managers (n=32), and other construction specialists such as quantity surveyors and support staff (n=23). The analysis included descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis to evaluate the relationships between technology adoption and sustainability outcomes. The results indicate strong consensus among respondents that energy-efficient technologies lead to reduced energy consumption (mean=4.2, SD=0.83) and long-term cost savings (mean=4.0, SD=0.92). Environmental benefits were rated highly (mean=4.3, SD=0.68), while social impacts were perceived as less significant (mean=3.7, SD=0.75). ANOVA results revealed statistically significant differences in perceptions based on professional roles (F(3,119)=5.24, p=0.002), with architects showing the strongest agreement regarding the effectiveness of these technologies. Multiple regression analysis identified perceived cost savings (β=0.34, p<0.001) and environmental impact (β=0.29, p<0.001) as the most influential predictors of technology adoption, followed by stakeholder awareness (β=0.22, p<0.001) and social benefits (β=0.15, p=0.003). The model accounted for 76% of the variance in adoption rates (R²=0.76), suggesting robust explanatory power. These findings highlight the critical role of advanced energy-efficient technologies in promoting sustainability in the Nigerian construction sector. They also emphasize the need for targeted educational programs and policy reforms to improve stakeholder awareness, especially of the social and community benefits, to drive broader and more inclusive adoption.
Toward a Regional Energy Future: Opportunities and Challenges for Cross-Border Renewable Power Integration in West Africa Hyginus Chidiebere Onyekachi Unegbu; Danjuma YAWAS
Jurnal Pengabdian KOLABORATIF Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/kolaboratif.v4i1.12796

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Achieving reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity access remains a critical challenge for power systems in West Africa. Although the region possesses abundant renewable energy resources, fragmented national planning and limited cross-border transmission interconnections continue to restrict optimal resource utilization. This study investigates the technical, economic, and institutional implications of cross-border renewable power integration within the ECOWAS regional power system. Power system modeling was conducted using the PyPSA platform, representing a 14-bus regional network simulated over a full annual operating cycle with high-resolution demand and generation profiles. Three operational scenarios were assessed: Business-as-Usual, private-led Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Coordinated Regional Integration. System performance was evaluated using system marginal costs, renewable energy penetration, transmission utilization, and reliability indices. The results indicate that the Coordinated Integration scenario significantly outperforms the other scenarios, achieving up to a 36% reduction in average system marginal costs, renewable energy penetration exceeding 60%, and improved grid reliability through enhanced load balancing and reserve-sharing mechanisms. In contrast, the Business-as-Usual and PPA-based scenarios exhibit lower performance due to inefficient transmission utilization and institutional fragmentation. The findings highlight that infrastructure expansion alone is insufficient to ensure optimal regional power system performance. Effective integration requires harmonized operational standards, consistent regulatory frameworks, and strengthened regional institutions. Enhancing the roles of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) and the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), supported by performance-based regional investment mechanisms, is essential to unlock the full benefits of cross-border energy cooperation. This study provides a technically grounded and policy-relevant framework to accelerate energy transition, improve power system resilience, and foster economic integration across West Africa.