Consumer Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Smart Grids and Energy Efficiency in Northwest Nigeria’s Power Distribution Sector: A Multi-State Case Study of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara

• Victor A. NSABA

  Technical Education Department, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State, Nigeria; Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria

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• Sabiu B. YUSUF

  Technical Education Department, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State, Nigeria; Department of Mechatronics and Systems Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

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• Kafayat A. IBRAHIM

  Technical Education Department, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State, Nigeria; Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

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This study examines consumer perceptions of Artificial Intelligent driven smart grid technologies and their implications for energy efficiency in Northwest Nigeria’s power distribution sector, with specific focus on Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States. The study investigates the impact of smart metering technology, automated fault detection and restoration systems and AI-driven renewable energy integration on perceived energy efficiency. A quantitative survey design was adopted and data were collected from 100 electricity consumers across the three selected states. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Bayesian correlation and multiple regression techniques. The findings reveal that smart metering technology has the strongest positive influence on perceived energy efficiency (β = 0.636, p < .001). Automated fault detection and restoration systems also demonstrate a significant positive effect (β = 0.375, p < .001), while AI-driven renewable energy integration significantly enhances perceptions of grid stability and efficiency (β = 0.414, p < .001). The regression model shows strong explanatory power (R = .865, F (3,97) = 96.086, p < .001). The study concludes that AI-driven technologies play an important role in shaping consumer confidence in electricity distribution within the selected case study states. Strengthening consumer awareness, improving infrastructure, and ensuring effective implementation of smart grid solutions will be essential for achieving sustainable improvements in Nigeria’s power sector.

• FJET_21_15_15

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