Assessment of Potentials of Fuels-less Generator by Alternative to Energy Insecurity Among Small Business in Nasarawa State
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The objectives of the study are;
- To ascertain the effect of fuel less generator on SME performance in Nasarawa state
- To find out how reliable is fuel less generator to SME in Nasarawa state
- To find the challenges of using fuel less generator by SME in Nasarawa state
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
INTRODUCTION
Our focus in this chapter is to critically examine relevant literature that would assist in explaining the research problem and furthermore recognize the efforts of scholars who had previously contributed immensely to similar research. The chapter intends to deepen the understanding of the study and close the perceived gaps.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
SMEs
The use of any single definition of SMEs for multiple countries in diverse stages of growth and development can lead to policy distortion (Gibson & Van der Vaart, 2008). In spite of the aforementioned belief, there have been several attempts to arrive at a single and unifying definition for SMEs around the world. Some define SMEs in terms of firm size while others use skill of labour and turn over level. Still, others use the legal status and method of production of the firm (Abor & Quartey, 2010). SMEs are categorized differently from country to country and within countries depending on the objectives of various regulatory and incentive systems (UNIDO, 1999). The U.S considers SMEs to include firms with fewer 500 employees. Small firms are those usually with fewer than 50 employees whereas micro enterprises have at most about 10 workers. In Canada, SMEs are defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Small businesses are those with fewer than 100 paid employees while medium sized enterprises have at least a 100 paid employees but fewer than 500 paid employees. Canada and the U.S have the same upper limits for medium sized enterprises but different upper limits for small businesses. The disparity in the definition of SMEs between these two countries is a recognizable trait in the definitions formulated by different international bodies and organizations such as UNIDO, the European Commission, and the World Bank. UNIDO defines SMEs in terms of the number of workers the firm employs. But the definition of what of an SME is in developing countries is differentiated from that of developed countries. The definition of SMEs in developing countries is as follows: Large – firms with 100 or more workers; Medium – firms with 20-99 workers; Small – firms with 5-19 workers; Micro – firms with less than 5 workers. And for developed countries, UNIDO classified SMEs as follows: Large – firms with 500 or more workers; Medium – firms with 100-499 workers; Small – firms with 99 or fewer workers. The World Bank and the European Commission, on the other hand, defined SMEs based on their annual turnover level, asset base and the number of persons that the firm employs.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Research designs are perceived to be an overall strategy adopted by the researcher whereby different components of the study are integrated in a logical manner to effectively address a research problem. In this study, the researcher employed the survey research design. This is due to the nature of the study whereby the opinion and views of people are sampled. According to Singleton & Straits, (2009), Survey research can use quantitative research strategies (e.g., using questionnaires with numerically rated items), qualitative research strategies (e.g., using open-ended questions), or both strategies (i.e., mixed methods). As it is often used to describe and explore human behaviour, surveys are therefore frequently used in social and psychological research.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.
HAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain assessment of potentials of FUELS-LESS generator by Alternative to energy insecurity among small business in Nasarawa state
In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of potentials of FUELS-LESS generator by Alternative to energy insecurity among small business
Summary
This study was on assessment of potentials of FUELS-LESS generator by Alternative to energy insecurity among small business in Nasarawa state. three objectives were raised which included:To ascertain the effect of fuel less generator on SME performance in Nasarawa state, to find out how reliable is fuel less generator to SME in Nasarawa state and to find the challenges of using fuel less generator by SME in Nasarawa state. The study adopted a survey research design and conveniently enrolled 80 participants in the study. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from SMEs in Nasarawa state. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
Based on the above analysis, it has been clearly stated that in terms of load and power efficiency, power inverter has capacity of performing better than fuelless generating set. Since fuelless power generating set shows an appreciable voltage at load of 500W. Above all it is reliable in SME then power holding company of Nigeria
Recommendation
I will recommend that the maximum voltage rate for the power output of fuelless generating set be set at 500W for 1000W capacity
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