Historical trends in global energy policy and renewable power system issues in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of solar PV

Pillot, Benjamin; Muselli, Marc; Poggi, Philippe; Dias, João Batista

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2018.11.049

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“…Furthermore, the presence of supportive policies during and after project implementation has proved to be very effective in guaranteeing returns on energy investments, with research and development playing a major role (Mas'ud et al 2016). Note that not only local but also global policy setting is a determinant of success, because it has a direct impact on industrial and R&D sectors while also determining transfers of experience and knowledge (Pillot et al 2017).…”

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Conditions for RE Deployment and Energy Development

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Conditions for RE Deployment and Energy Development

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“…Sebagian besar sistem energi di berbagai negara, baik yang dikembangkan maupun yang sedang dikembangkan, didasarkan pada bahan bakar fosil [2]. Berdasarkan beberapa penelitian, penggunaan bahan bakar fosil menimbulkan masalah yang telah dianalisis dan diatasi dalam banyak penelitian [3]. Masalah-masalah yang terjadi seperti, dampak lingkungan, kelangkaan, risiko persediaan, dan ketidakstabilan harga dan pasar yang menyebabkan bahan bakar fosil di pusat pergeseran ekonomi karbon menjadi rendah [4].…”

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Desain Sistem On-Grid Energi Terbarukan Skala Rumah Tangga Menggunakan Perangkat Lunak HOMER

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Rigoursyah

2019

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Electricity demand increases along with an increasing population. Renewable energy power plants are experiencing an increase in their use. This increase occurred because the world's electricity needs are rising every year, so the development of renewable energy power plants continues. Indonesia's state-owned power plants supply electricity more from non-renewable energy sources than renewable energy sources. Therefore, there is a need for renewable energy sources that can supply electricity in Indonesia. This research discusses an efficient renewable energy system for residential and the total installation costs for on-grid systems in Bandung, Indonesia. The research method used is collecting solar radiation data, equipment specifications and other data needed and then optimized. The simulation model uses HOMER software. HOMER is used to determine the best technically estimated cost, payback period, and NPC. Based on the optimization results, the system configuration can supply the electricity load 45.5% of daily load consumption with a total NPC cost is 75,300,000 million with a payback period of 7 years. In addition, the on-grid system produces 1400 kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year from diesel generators, lower than the CO2 emissions from systems that only comprise diesel generators reaching 114 tons per year.

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“…A forecast by the IEA (International Energy Agency) [1] has suggested that the global renewable energy output will expand by 50% between 2019 and 2024 with solar photovoltaic (PV) taking the lead. It is evident from some studies that sub-Saharan Africa has in recent years made some progress in off-grid connections particularly in the solar energy sector [2]. Although, there is an irony associated with Africa's renewable energy development, on the one hand, the quest for economic development supports it, and on the other population growth impedes it [3].…”

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Not There Yet: Mapping Inhibitions to Solar Energy Utilisation by Households in African Informal Urban Neighbourhoods

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The average household access to electricity in Nigeria is estimated at four hours per day. This paradoxical energy crisis in a top oil and gas exporting country makes an interesting case for local and global players in the sustainable energy agenda. The current study showcases experiences of households that installed and use solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies in urban Africa. It identifies the key sociotechnical transition issues that shape the households’ solar energy adoption strategies. To get a clear picture of the situation, the study focuses on the Kano urban agglomeration—a densely populated city with high economic activities. To answer the research question, the sampled respondents shared their experiences via questionnaire and interviews. Similarly, field observations guided the research team to identify patterns of household solar energy use, and how urban planning, building, and roofing types inhibit solar energy utilisation. From the results of the study, it appeared that households use solar energy for lighting, energising rechargeable appliances, and cooling of houses. Nevertheless, none of the respondents use solar photovoltaics (PVs) for cooking—the biggest consumer of fuelwood in Nigeria. Finally, this study is optimistic that despite the challenges identified, the transition to clean energy security in Africa is achievable through coordinated efforts of people, industry, and governments. The transition to renewables by households promises significant changes that can lever the mainstreaming of the UN Sustainable Development Goals-SDG no. 7.

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Historical trends in global energy policy and renewable power system issues in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of solar PV

Cited by 85 publications

References 94 publications

Conditions for RE Deployment and Energy Development

Conditions for RE Deployment and Energy Development

Desain Sistem On-Grid Energi Terbarukan Skala Rumah Tangga Menggunakan Perangkat Lunak HOMER

Not There Yet: Mapping Inhibitions to Solar Energy Utilisation by Households in African Informal Urban Neighbourhoods

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