A review of sustainable planning of Burundian energy sector in East Africa

Manirambona, Egide; Talai, Stephen M.; Kimutai, Stephen K.

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2022.100927

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“…To validate the accuracy of the model, existing literature has been reviewed. The EnergyPLAN model presented in this study and the data has been used in existing works of literature to evaluate the future energy system of different countries and regions including; Nigeria 88 , Middle East and North African region 89 , Algeria 90 , Burundi 91 , etc. Thereby validating the accuracy of the model for this analysis.…”

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Juxtaposing Sub-Sahara Africa’s energy poverty and renewable energy potential

Mukhtar

Adun

Cai

et al. 2023

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Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released a comprehensive roadmap for the global energy sector to achieve net-zero emission by 2050. Considering the sizeable share of (Sub-Sahara) Africa in the global population, the attainment of global energy sector net-zero emission is practically impossible without a commitment from African countries. Therefore, it is important to study and analyze feasible/sustainable ways to solve the energy/electricity poverty in Africa. In this paper, the energy poverty in Africa and the high renewable energy (RE) potential are reviewed. Beyond this, the generation of electricity from the abundant RE potential in this region is analyzed in hourly timestep. This study is novel as it proposes a Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) central grid as one of the fastest/feasible solutions to the energy poverty problem in this region. The integration of a sizeable share of electric vehicles with the proposed central grid is also analyzed. This study aims to determine the RE electricity generation capacities, economic costs, and supply strategies required to balance the projected future electricity demand in SSA. The analysis presented in this study is done considering 2030 and 2040 as the targeted years of implementation. EnergyPLAN simulation program is used to simulate/analyze the generation of electricity for the central grid. The review of the energy poverty in SSA showed that the electricity access of all the countries in this region is less than 100%. The analysis of the proposed central RE grid system is a viable and sustainable option, however, it requires strategic financial planning for its implementation. The cheapest investment cost from all the case scenarios in this study is $298 billion. Considering the use of a single RE technology, wind power systems implementation by 2030 and 2040 are the most feasible options as they have the least economic costs. Overall, the integration of the existing/fossil-fueled power systems with RE technologies for the proposed central grid will be the cheapest/easiest pathway as it requires the least economic costs. While this does not require the integration of storage systems, it will help the SSA countries reduce their electricity sector carbon emission by 56.6% and 61.8% by 2030 and 2040 respectively.

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Juxtaposing Sub-Sahara Africa’s energy poverty and renewable energy potential

Mukhtar

Adun

Cai

et al. 2023

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“…Unlike fuzzy models such as FAHP, FTOPSIS, and FDEMATEL, which are better suited to handle uncertainties associated with decision-making problems (Khashei-Siuki and Sharifan, 2020; Shojaeimehr and Rahmani, 2022), we opted for the AHP approach for several reasons. The AHP remains a widely used method, either on its own or in combination with other MCDM models (Ilbahar et al, 2019; Manirambona et al, 2022). The popularity of AHP can be attributed to several factors: it is a simple and easily implementable approach that can be integrated with other techniques such as TOPSIS, EDAS, and fuzzy sets.…”

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A spatial perspective on renewable energy optimization: Case study of southern Tunisia Using GIS and multicriteria decision making

Rekik,

El Alimi

2023

Energy Exploration & Exploitation

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Renewable energy systems have emerged as a viable option to mitigate the environmental impacts of traditional fossil fuels. However, the intermittent nature of these renewables, such as solar and wind, makes it challenging to ensure a stable energy supply using only one type. Therefore, combining more than a single technology offers significant advantages in addressing the limitations associated with each individual system. Nevertheless, developing these systems requires substantial financial investments, making it crucial to identify the most suitable locations prior to installing them. In this article, the prime objective was to propose a preliminary evaluation of land suitability for constructing solar and wind hybrid facilities (PV–wind, PV–CSP, and CS–wind) in Tataouine, southern Tunisia. To this end, a GIS-based MCDA methodology was developed based on an extensive literature review and experts’ feedback while considering climate, topography, accessibility, and environmental factors. The results obtained revealed that the optimal area for a CSP–PV hybrid system is about 793 km2, indicating that this combination has the highest potential in terms of available resources and compatibility. On the other hand, well-suited locations for hosting CSP–wind and PV–wind systems covered areas of 412 and 333 km2, respectively. Such specific locations are capable of generating an annual technical potential of 316.169, 91.252, and 62.970 TWh for CSP–PV, CSP–wind, and PV–wind, respectively. Interestingly, comprising almost all of the most appropriate sites, Remada and Dhiba stand as the ideal locations for accommodating such hybrid systems. Considering this outcome, Tataouine can position itself as a model for renewable energy adoption in Tunisia. Therefore, it is imperative for policymakers, investors, and local communities to collaborate and embrace these hybrid systems to capitalize on this immense potential and pave the way for a greener and more prosperous future.

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“…Although it is not possible to specify which of these methods is the best, the AHP approach has grown in popularity for deciding the suitable sites for wind turbines (Dinçer et al 2023). Because it is simple, user-friendly, and consistent in its decision-making (Höfer et al 2016;Jamshed et al 2018;Elkadeem et al 2021;Manirambona et al 2022;Benti et al 2023;Rekik and El Alimi 2023;. For example, Tegou et al (2010) used the AHP method to determine the location of the wind power installation on the Greek island of Lesvos.…”

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Wind farm site selection using GIS-based multicriteria analysis with Life cycle assessment integration

Demir,

Dinçer,

Çiftçi

et al. 2024

Earth Sci Inform

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The sustainability of wind power plants depends on the selection of suitable installation locations, which should consider not only economic and technical factors including manufacturing and raw materials, but also issues pertaining to the environment. In the present study, a novel methodology is proposed to determine the suitable locations for wind turbine farms by analyzing from the environmental perspective. In the methodology, the life cycle assessment (LCA) of wind turbines is incorporated into the decision process. The criteria are ranked using analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The study area is chosen as the western region of Türkiye. The obtained suitability map reveals that wind speed is not the sole criterion for selecting a site for wind turbine farms; other factors, such as bird migration paths, distance from urban areas and land use, are also crucial. The results also reveal that constructing wind power plants in the vicinity of İzmir, Çanakkale, Istanbul, and Balıkesir in Türkiye can lead to a reduction in emissions. İzmir and its surrounding area show the best environmental performance with the lowest CO2 per kilowatt-hour (7.14 g CO2 eq/kWh), to install a wind turbine due to its proximity to the harbor and steel factory across the study area. Çanakkale and the northwest region of Türkiye, despite having high wind speeds, are less environmentally favorable than İzmir, Balıkesir, and Istanbul. The findings of LCA reveal that the nacelle and rotor components of the wind turbine contribute significantly (43–97%) to the environmental impact categories studied, while the tower component (0–36%) also has an impact.

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A review of sustainable planning of Burundian energy sector in East Africa

Cited by 16 publications

References 59 publications

Juxtaposing Sub-Sahara Africa’s energy poverty and renewable energy potential

Juxtaposing Sub-Sahara Africa’s energy poverty and renewable energy potential

A spatial perspective on renewable energy optimization: Case study of southern Tunisia Using GIS and multicriteria decision making

Wind farm site selection using GIS-based multicriteria analysis with Life cycle assessment integration

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