A decision support tool for rural electrification grid design

Nyakudya, Ratidzo Yvonne; Chikowore, Takawira R; Mhlanga, Samson; Nyanga, Lungile

doi:10.1109/icit.2013.6505884

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“…Furthermore, Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the world, with an urgent need to increase electrification and access to electricity (energy inclusion). The socio-economic and electricity access situations in Mozambique fit into the context described in [23]- [25], which states that in 2013 the global rate of people without access to electricity was around 22% of the world's population (approximately 1.6 billion people) of which 99% were from developing regions, fourfifths lived in rural Africa Sub-Saharan and South Asia.…”

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confidence: 97%

Energy Transition X Energy Inclusion: A Community Energy Concept for Developing Countries

Manhique¹,

Kouta

Barchiesi³

et al. 2021

2021 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC)

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The concept of community energy has gained acceptance and popularity within academic and scientific communities, in addition to public debate forums. Community energy drives socio-economic transformations, as it places the citizen and the community as the main actors in the entire energy value chain, based on the principle of local and autonomous generation of energy by and for the community. In this article, we analyze the socio-economic impact of community energy as a strategy for energy inclusion and participation in the industrial, socioeconomic and human development of communities in developing countries, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. The community energy model discussed is based on the symbiotic interaction between social strata within local communities, the so-called community energy symbiosis. In addition, it was concluded that the concept of community energy is generally advantageous, but should be implemented by adapting it to each context, as regulation and government support vary significantly, especially in developing nations.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Energy Transition X Energy Inclusion: A Community Energy Concept for Developing Countries

Manhique¹,

Kouta

Barchiesi³

et al. 2021

2021 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC)

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“…Mini-grids can provide power to several consumers in a densely populated area through an independent distribution grid [12]. Other benefits include the availability of resources that are renewable and naturally abundant in supply, flexibility, low to medium operation and maintenance costs, ease of use, and low to medium operating costs [13].…”

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confidence: 99%

Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness of Grid-Based and Off-Grid Electrification Designs in Nigeria

Raji¹,

Jimoh²

2022

IJEM

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The significance of electricity access to man's socioeconomic development cannot be overstated. putting competing demands on limited resources. Electrification as one of the demands requires efficient use of these scarce resources using appropriate electrification plans that would improve the attractiveness of policymakers to electrification which in turn brings the development to rural and extending communities. There is a need for a rural-electrification planning structure that considers social equity and balanced regional development through the most cost-effective investment options delivering a reasonable level of service. The objectives of the study were to compare two electrification plans including extending the existing grid distribution system and implementing renewable energybased rural electrification (RE) for two dissimilar communities. Grid extension, which has a lower initial installation cost and is a suitable option where there are commercial and industrial consumers, is the most economically feasible electrification plan for a community that is close to the existing power grid or one that is growing, according to the study's findings. However, results of the study also show that off-grid electrification model is more cost-effective than a grid extension for electrifying far-from-the-grid un-electrified areas. This model has a higher functional value, economic value, and suitability for remote communities because these areas have fewer infrastructures which are basically lighting and residential applications.

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“…Access to electricity is a fundamental and indispensable condition for ensuring the industrial and socioeconomic development of communities around the world, over 22% of the world population (corresponding to approximately 1.6 billion people) does not have access to electricity, [1][2][3]. According to [1,4] it is estimated that 57% of the African population (approximately 630 million people) does not have access to electricity due to the fact that about 80% of the African population lives in rural areas without electricity infrastructure, despite the availability of a huge variety of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.…”

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Rural Electrification in Mozambique: Challenges and Opportunities

2021

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The International Energy Agency states that access to electricity is an essential condition for sustainable human development, however, it is estimated that approximately 22% of the world population (about 1.6 billion people) does not have access to electricity, a significant part of these people live in rural areas of developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite the fact that Africa has enormous potential in renewable and non-renewable energy sources. In Mozambique, approximately 50% of the population does not have access to electricity due to the fact that 66.6% of the population lives in rural areas, where the rate of access to electricity is even worse, paradoxically, Mozambique has a significant potential for renewable energy sources equivalent to 23 TW, this potential when combined with factors such as commitment to ensuring access to electricity for all, forecast of population growth and electricity demand, generates huge investment and long term business opportunities in the electricity sector, however, there are economic, social and cultural challenges that constitute uncertainties that should be considered in the decision-making process for investment in rural electrification infrastructure in the specific context of Mozambique and Sub-Saharan Africa in general. This article aims to discuss the possibilities that Mozambique has to guarantee access to electricity for all by 2030 (emanating from United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7) emphasizing land use plans and education for rural electrification benefits through the use of renewable energy sources.

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A decision support tool for rural electrification grid design

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

Energy Transition X Energy Inclusion: A Community Energy Concept for Developing Countries

Energy Transition X Energy Inclusion: A Community Energy Concept for Developing Countries

Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness of Grid-Based and Off-Grid Electrification Designs in Nigeria

Rural Electrification in Mozambique: Challenges and Opportunities

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