Preliminary Energy Assessment of Glass Production in Nigeria

Introduction

The Nigerian production sector is confronted with a myriad of technical challenge, among which protracted energy issue is critical (Fadare et al., 2010a). It is so disheartening that the cost of energy is almost two-third of the total manufacturing cost (Waheed et al., 2008). This has triggered off an increase in the cost of product and discouraged indigenous manufactured goods in Nigeria (Fadare et al., 2010b). As a result, Nigerian investors are seeking for a cost-effective energy saving approach and practical method which will reduce operating cost as well as maintain the product quantity and quality (Fadare et al., 2010b).