Developing mutual success factors and their application to swarm electrification: microgrids with 100 % renewable energies in the Global South and Germany

Kirchhoff, Hannes; Kebir, Noara; Neumann, Kirsten; Heller, Peter W.; Strunz, Kai

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.03.080

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“…However, there has been a lack of research on smart Solar Home Systems (SSHSs) in contrast to the existing body of knowledge on smart grids and mini-grids for rural areas in the developing countries (e.g. Bhattacharyya and Palit, 2016;Kirchoff et al, 2016;Williams et al, 2015), as well as smart grids globally (e.g. Tuballa and Abundo, 2016;Moretti et al, 2016;Wo, Varaiya and Hui, 2015;Clastres, 2011).…”

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Scalable off-grid energy services enabled by IoT: A case study of BBOXX SMART Solar

Bisaga

Puźniak-Holford²,

Grealish³

et al. 2017

Energy Policy

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This case study intends to show how Internet of Things (IoT) technology can be used to tackle development challenges by using the case study of BBOXX-a Solar Home Systems provider operating in South-Western Kenya and across Rwanda, and its SMART Solar platform applied to nearly 20,000 currently active systems. It aims to highlight the benefits of such technology to its users and how it can be utilised to create scalable business models for energy access through improved customer understanding. However, it also shows the difficulties in designing, developing and deploying appropriate technologies in an affordable and impactful way.Similar applications in the water sector are briefly looked at to further explore the potential and the challenges of IoT technologies in driving social and economic development. The case study raises ethical questions about the storage, collection and sharing of data and explores whether the data protection models prevalent in the developed world are applicable in a development context. It offers ideas for future research and policy recommendations, pointing to the need of including financial, socio-economic and ethical considerations in the processes of innovative solutions development.

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Section: Research Gapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Scalable off-grid energy services enabled by IoT: A case study of BBOXX SMART Solar

Bisaga

Puźniak-Holford²,

Grealish³

et al. 2017

Energy Policy

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“…Overall, most researchers, especially those in western countries, argue that renewable energy is preferable in rural areas or remote communities. For instance, more than 100 German communities and regions have committed to target 100% renewable energy supply [103]. However, synergy of both fossil energy (especially coal) and renewable energy is more feasible for the rural areas of China, since China has different resource endowment and development conditions.…”

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A Systems Analysis of the Development Status and Trends of Rural Household Energy in China

Min

Liu

et al. 2018

Energies

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This paper attempts to present a complete picture of the status quo and future trends of the development of rural household energy in China based on a literature review and a systems analysis. First, a comprehensive literature review was conducted from the perspectives of energy consumption, carbon emissions and pollutants, energy resources, energy technologies, and energy policies. The review revealed the complexities and dynamics of the current system of rural household energy in China, and several key issues were identified for further attention. These issues are further explored by a systems analysis based on the "Integrated strategy of Sustainable development objectives, Decision-making systems, Operation systems, and Physical systems" (I-SDOP) concept. Following this method, a complete picture of the market status and policy targets is presented, by mapping an energy Sankey diagram and by reviewing the behavior of the main players. The results indicate that synergy of various energies, technologies, and players, and a combination of flexible engineering schemes and policy designs, with adequate consideration of temporal variation and regional disparity, are key strategies to promote the sustainable development of rural household energy, especially the distributed utilization of renewable energy, in China.Energies 2018, 11, 1741 2 of 23 confusing situation. The underlying reason is the system complexity involved. First, the problem involves multi-dimensional objectives, involving carbon emission reduction, energy supply security, energy poverty elimination, as well as public concerns about environmental quality and human health. Second, there exists a multi-element theme concerning the environment, technology, markets, and policy. Achieving sustainable development requires coordination among these dynamically changing elements. Third, regarding those objectives and elements, various agents like governmental departments, enterprises, and farmers represent respective and inconsistent interests. Due to these complexities, a comprehensive solution must be based on a system-wide integration of these objectives, elements, and agents. According to the literature review in Section 2, such a study on integrated strategies for rural household energy use in China is still lacking.This paper attempts to present a complete picture of the status quo and future trends in the development of rural household energy in China, thus offering a scientific reference for policy makers and to help promote sustainable development. Based on a literature review in Section 2 and previous studies of energy strategies and energy systems [17][18][19][20], this study develops a systems method of "Integrated strategy of Sustainable development objectives, Decision-making systems, Operation systems and Physical systems" (I-SDOP) to perform a multi-objective, multi-element, and multi-agent analysis to reveal a complete picture. The methodology and data is introduced in Section 3, results and discussion are presented in Section 4, and conclusio...

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“…This implies the decentralization of electricity grids, installation of renewable energy systems, using them as the kernel of 'micro-grids', electrification in agriculture and farm mechanization [5][6][7]. 2.…”

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Factoring environment into electrification management in a region

Gitelman¹,

Gitelman²,

Kozhevnikov³

2018

Int. J. SDP

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Electrification is an integrated continuous process of production, transmission, distribution and use of electric power in a region's economy. Analysis of global trends shows that demand for electric power as the most advanced and flexible energy carrier has been growing as many countries are in transition to a new industrial landscape. Along with that, the energy provision of industrial and domestic processes is becoming more intellect-intensive, while environmental issues are receiving special attention. This determines the relevance of the study.The authors have designed a methodology for factoring the environment into regional electrification programs. The methodology includes the following steps: ranking and selecting facilities to be electrified based on the criterion of minimal values of the 'electricity-for-fuel substitution coefficient'; application of the energy and economic effect to financially compensate for environmental impacts; introduction of demand side management programs that help improve the environmental situation in the region.An 'ideal' structural model of electrification is proposed for regions with high eco-loads. The model combines a method for selecting facilities to be electrified, pro-active energy conservation, adding more energy installations utilizing carbon-neutral fuels to the power generating system.

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Developing mutual success factors and their application to swarm electrification: microgrids with 100 % renewable energies in the Global South and Germany

Cited by 44 publications

References 11 publications

Scalable off-grid energy services enabled by IoT: A case study of BBOXX SMART Solar

Scalable off-grid energy services enabled by IoT: A case study of BBOXX SMART Solar

A Systems Analysis of the Development Status and Trends of Rural Household Energy in China

Factoring environment into electrification management in a region

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