Off-grid systems for rural electrification in develo** countries: Definitions, classification and a comprehensive literature review

S Mandelli, J Barbieri, R Mereu, E Colombo - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2016 - Elsevier
Access to electric power supply has always had a significant role in promoting
improvements in all the society sectors, nevertheless nowadays 1.3 billion of people still do …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid renewable energy systems for rural electrification in develo** countries: A review on energy system models and spatial explicit modelling tools

BF Silinto, C van der Laag Yamu, C Zuidema… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art energy systems and spatially
explicit modelling approaches aimed at identifying approaches suitable for planning hybrid …

Social impacts of climate change mitigation policies and their implications for inequality

S Markkanen, A Anger-Kraavi - Climate Policy, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set
ambitious targets for environmental, economic and social progress. Climate change …

Modeling, planning, application and management of energy systems for isolated areas: A review

Y Liu, S Yu, Y Zhu, D Wang, J Liu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2018 - Elsevier
The energy systems of isolated areas are different from the stable energy systems of
mainland areas. The particularity of isolated areas creates more risks for their energy …

Feasibility study and sensitivity analysis of a stand-alone photovoltaic–diesel–battery hybrid energy system in the north of Algeria

H Rezzouk, A Mellit - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2015 - Elsevier
This paper aims to study the techno-economical feasibility of a photovoltaic–diesel–battery
hybrid energy system (HES) destined to electrify a research unit (UDES) located in the north …

Feasibility study of using a biogas engine as backup in a decentralized hybrid (PV/wind/battery) power generation system–Case study Kenya

SG Sigarchian, R Paleta, A Malmquist, A Pina - Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
In this study, a hybrid power system consisting of PV (Photovoltaics) panels, a wind turbine
and a biogas engine is proposed to supply the electricity demand of a village in Kenya. The …

Historical trends in global energy policy and renewable power system issues in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of solar PV

B Pillot, M Muselli, P Poggi, JB Dias - Energy policy, 2019 - Elsevier
From 1972 and the Meadows report to 1997 and the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol by
most of the countries in the world, the global energy policy framework has moved on to …

Status of renewable energy consumption and developmental challenges in Sub-Sahara Africa

YS Mohammed, MW Mustafa, N Bashir - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2013 - Elsevier
Energy use is a prerequisite for physical and socio-economic development in both rural and
urban communities. There is a need to promote and guarantee energy security, availability …

Sustainable energy in Africa: A comprehensive data and policies review

S Mandelli, J Barbieri, L Mattarolo… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2014 - Elsevier
Achieving sustainable energy development in a region requires rational use of energy
resources and technologies, and the development of appropriate policies. Three concerns …

Futuristic decentralized clean energy networks in view of inclusive-economic growth and sustainable society

I Javid, A Chauhan, S Thappa, SK Verma… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The growing demand for energy over the last few decades has increased our dependency
on fossil fuel-based sources leading to significant environmental degradation and huge …