[HTML][HTML] A transition perspective on Energy Communities: A systematic literature review and research agenda

ML Lode, G Te Boveldt, T Coosemans… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The advantages of Energy Communities (ECs) range from giving energy end-
consumers an active role in the energy market to the increase of renewable energy sources …

Assessing the opportunities and challenges facing the development of off-grid solar systems in Eastern Africa: The cases of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda

J Mugisha, MA Ratemo, BCB Keza, H Kahveci - Energy Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
With the world's lowest electrification rate, Africa is repositioning to offer its citizens a brighter
future. Global renewable energy agencies and international financing to expedite rural …

Map** synergies and trade-offs between energy and the sustainable development goals: A case study of off-grid solar energy in Rwanda

I Bisaga, P Parikh, J Tomei, LS To - Energy Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Modeling the economic viability and performance of solar home systems: a roadmap towards clean energy for environmental sustainability

S Ali, Q Yan, A Dilanchiev, M Irfan, S Fahad - Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
Energy is a necessary source of economic development and social prosperity, linked with
primary production and consumption activities worldwide. In this regard, solar home systems …

To climb or not to climb? Investigating energy use behaviour among Solar Home System adopters through energy ladder and social practice lens

I Bisaga, P Parikh - Energy research & social science, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Solar Home Systems (SHSs) and other off-grid solutions have shown promise in
addressing the energy access gap for those with no or unreliable grid services. With that …

Solar home systems: A comprehensive literature review for Sub-Saharan Africa

V Kizilcec, P Parikh - Energy for Sustainable Development, 2020 - Elsevier
Solar home systems (SHSs) have seen rapid growth and have proven to be a viable source
of electricity for households due to their capability to reach remote users that do not have …

[HTML][HTML] A review of water-forest-energy-food security nexus data and assessment of studies in East Africa

B Okumu, AG Kehbila, P Osano - Current Research in Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The increasing scarcity of environmental resources and competition among forest, water,
food and energy coupled with the ever-growing population and climate change pose a …

An energy transition for all: Investigating determinants of citizen support for energy community initiatives on the island of Mayotte

L Otte, L Schmid, T Baerens, M Tomboanjara… - Energy Research & …, 2024 - Elsevier
For an equitable transition towards a decentralized and clean energy future, the involvement
and active participation of citizens is needed, exemplified by new organizational forms such …

A new framework for analysing local participation in community energy initiatives

A Teladia, H van der Windt - IOP Conference Series: Earth and …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract The Dutch Climate Agreement includes a 50 percent local ownership of energy
production target. However, what is meant by" local,"" ownership" and" participation" is not …

What drives people's protective behaviors during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in China

Z Pang, C Zhao, L Xue - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
This study systematically examined people's protective behaviors against COVID-19 in
China, and particular attention was given to people's perceived threat and information …