Increasing energy consumption, the rapid depletion of traditional resources, and the
damage they cause to the environment direct countries to meet the needs with appropriate …

Africa has the potential to base a significant proportion of its development on renewable
energy. Business models will be instrumental to this end because they are among the key …

Energy access is crucial for human well-being and poverty reduction. In sub-Saharan Africa,
the failure of grid systems to provide electricity access to last mile users has led to the rapid …

The rate of access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is just 42%. The private market
for household-scale off-grid solar (OGS) products (pico solar and solar home systems) is …

Abstract Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires ensuring universal
energy access. Yet, governments of low-income countries face significant budget constraints …

In this paper, we seek to understand how the rapid expansion of off-grid solar energy across
the global South since the turn of the century is influencing local and national processes of …

This paper examines the relationship between urban form, residential rooftop solar PV
potential, and levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) in high-income, middle-class, and low …

Markets not only enable wide technology diffusion but also shape sustainability transitions.
From this perspective, it is critical to investigate the sha** effects of markets and market …

According to researchers and planners, the provision of solar home systems benefits rural
electrification and electricity access. It creates opportunities for income generating activities …

This work aims to determine the Energy Payback Time (EPBT) of a 33.7 MWp grid-
connected photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Zagtouli (Burkina Faso) and assess its …