Rural electrification: An overview of optimization methods
In order to provide “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030
under Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), rural electrification needs significant …
under Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), rural electrification needs significant …
[HTML][HTML] Does technical assistance alleviate energy poverty in sub-Saharan African countries? A new perspective on spatial spillover effects of technical assistance
Abstract The sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region gathers the most vulnerable countries, which
are criss-crossed geographically, making SSA countries extremely vulnerable to the …
are criss-crossed geographically, making SSA countries extremely vulnerable to the …
Towards a renewables-based future for West African States: A review of power systems planning approaches
West African countries face a long-standing energy access issue stemming from historical
low generation capacity, poor planning processes and financially-constrained power …
low generation capacity, poor planning processes and financially-constrained power …
Village development framework through self-help-group entrepreneurship, microcredit, and anchor customers in solar microgrids for cooperative sustainable rural …
In these times of distress, self-reliant villages and sustainable development are more crucial
than ever. Support is much needed to uplift durably impoverished communities. Rural …
than ever. Support is much needed to uplift durably impoverished communities. Rural …
A comprehensive state-of-the-art survey on hybrid renewable energy system operations and planning
The use of hybrid renewable energy systems among household consumers in sub-Sahara
Africa (SSA) is increasingly gaining attention. This is due to low electrification rates in many …
Africa (SSA) is increasingly gaining attention. This is due to low electrification rates in many …
[HTML][HTML] Does solar energy reduce poverty or increase energy security? A comparative analysis of sustainability impacts of on-grid power plants in Burkina Faso …
Abstract The United Nations has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that
need to be addressed to ensure a peaceful and sustainable existence for all living species …
need to be addressed to ensure a peaceful and sustainable existence for all living species …
[HTML][HTML] Barriers to large-scale solar power in Tanzania
The Tanzanian official power system expansion plan shows a dominant dependence on
fossil fuel-fired power plants till 2040. Hence identifying and analysing the underlying …
fossil fuel-fired power plants till 2040. Hence identifying and analysing the underlying …
Towards people-private-public partnerships: An integrated community engagement model for capturing energy access needs
It is widely accepted that community engagement is vital for achieving sustainable
development outcomes. While governments in several low-income countries have …
development outcomes. While governments in several low-income countries have …
[HTML][HTML] From fake solar to full service: An empirical analysis of the solar home systems market in Uganda
Solar technologies promise to provide clean energy to the poorest populations. Motivated by
observations of low-quality products in the solar home system market, this study analyzes …
observations of low-quality products in the solar home system market, this study analyzes …
Impact of official development assistance projects for renewable energy on electrification in sub-Saharan Africa
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While the African continent has one of the largest renewable energy potentials in the world,
it remains the most deprived region for access to electricity. Official development agencies …
it remains the most deprived region for access to electricity. Official development agencies …