Removing barriers to women entrepreneurs’ engagement in decentralized sustainable energy solutions for the poor

Glemarec, Yannick; Bayat-Renoux, Fiona; Waissbein, Oliver

doi:10.3934/energy.2016.1.136

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“…Women's necessities are indeed often ignored in the design of the project/technology despite their substantial importance for accurate solutions as principle energy users [182][183][184][185]. In a review of projects for sustainable energy solutions based on small-scale projects that were implemented worldwide between 2007 and 2012, Terrapon-Pfaff et al [186] revealed that almost half of the projects poorly considered gender-related issues, if at all.…”

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Sustainability of Off-Grid Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries: A Review

Féron

2016

Sustainability

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Abstract:A review on rural electrification programs and projects based on off-grid Photovoltaic (PV) systems, including Solar Pico Systems (SPS) and Solar Home Systems (SHS) in Developing Countries (DCs) was conducted. The goal was to highlight the main multidimensional drawbacks that may constrain the sustainability of these systems. Four dimensions of sustainability (institutional, economic, environmental and socio-cultural) were considered in this review. It was found that institutional flaws (such as the scarcity of durability/stability and enforcement of formal institutions, weak regulations or standards, incomplete decentralization/participation and the lack of institutional adaptability) seriously compromise the sustainability of rural electrification efforts in DCs. While the lack of an effective focalized subsidy scheme (e.g., cross-tariff scheme) for the electricity tariffs of the poor population often made projects economically unsustainable, the scarcity of environmental awareness, regulations or incentives has often turned presumably clean energy technologies into environmentally unsustainable projects. Progress regarding social acceptance, accuracy and cultural justice is urgently needed for ensuring the socio-cultural sustainability of rural electrification efforts in DCs. This review may help stakeholders to identify and (based on prior experiences) address the most severe drawbacks affecting the sustainability of rural electrification efforts in DCs.

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Sustainability of Off-Grid Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries: A Review

Féron

2016

Sustainability

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“…Women are the primary energy managers in households and are economic actors positioned to drive economic growth (ENERGIA 2019). They are uniquely networked with energy consumers in poor households, a particularly critical role at the 'last mile' where centralised grids are out of reach (Glemarec, Bayat-Renoux and Waissbein 2016;Gray, Boyle and Yu 2016). Yet women face tremendous barriers in accessing land tenure and financial services (World Bank 2017b), and they are more vulnerable to climate-induced weather events.…”

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“…Affordability of decentralised options is a key determinant in electrification at the last mile. The least-cost solution for providing energy access to three-quarters of those in sub-Saharan Africa is through decentralised options, particularly solar off-grid and mini-grid systems (Glemarec et al 2016). For those without access to the grid, spending on lighting and mobile phone charging with kerosene, candles, battery flashlights, and similar technologies amounts to US$27bn per year (Lighting Global and GOGLA 2016).…”

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Volume 51 | Number 1 | February 2020 IDS Bulletin The IDS Bulletin is an open access, peer-review journal exploring emerging international development challenges. It is published in four issues per year and is the flagship publication of the Institute of Development Studies, a leading global institution for research, teaching and learning, and impact and communications, based at the University of Sussex. Progressive economic, social and political change for everyone needs new kinds of action and relationships, shaped by new kinds of research and engagement. The IDS Bulletin aims to transform development knowledge, through its unique thematic issues developed by global learning partnerships that bridge academic, practice and policy discourse. Publishing Manager/Bulletin Editorial Coordinator Alison Norwood Production Editor Beth Richard Marketing and Production Officer Gary EdwardsPublisher The IDS Bulletin is published by the Institute of Development Studies, Library Road, Brighton BN1 9RE, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1273 606261.Cover photo Tilonia, Rajasthan, India. Maasai women from Kenya following a course on solar energy at the Barefoot College. The solar-powered college aims to teach illiterate women from impoverished villages without access to the electricity grid in India, Africa, and elsewhere around the world. At the end of their training, the women return to their villages as Barefoot Solar Engineers, who will install, repair, and maintain solar lighting units. Photographer

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“…Apenas se tiene en cuenta (o no se considera en absoluto) el uso de la energía suministrada por redes fuera de los hogares, ni el modo de lograr un mayor equilibrio de género en empresas energéticas o en el empleo (Winther et al, 2016). Un análisis de las siete barreras y riesgos para el financiamiento del acceso a la energía realizado por ONU Mujeres y por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo evaluó su impacto en hombres y mujeres, así como si estas se enfrentaban a barreras adicionales (Glemarec et al, 2016). Algunos de los hallazgos resultaron ser prometedores y confirmaron las teorías de otros investigadores (Alstone et al, 2011;Dutta, 2013) de que las mujeres emprendedoras tienen un gran potencial «para gestionar la cadena de suministro y adquirir nuevos clientes solventes en áreas rurales» (Glemarec et al, 2016: 146).…”

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“…También pueden verse limitadas por estereotipos que dan lugar a prácticas empresariales discriminatorias (Glemarec et al, 2016;GACC, 2017a). La Imagen 2.2 muestra los distintos roles que las mujeres desempeñan en la cadena de valor de acceso a la energía y la importancia de la el financiamiento adecuado para poder desempeñarlos.…”

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2017

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Soluciones Prácticas es una institución benéfica diferente. Utilizamos la tecnología para luchar contra la pobreza mediante la capacitación de las personas con pocos recursos, mejorando su acceso a opciones técnicas y sus conocimientos. Trabajamos a nivel internacional a través de nuestras oficinas regionales en América Latina, África, Asia y el Reino Unido. Nuestra visión es la de un mundo donde todas las personas gocen de acceso a las tecnologías que les permitan cubrir sus necesidades básicas y alcanzar su potencial, de un modo que proteja el planeta hoy y para las generaciones futuras. www.practicalaction.org Practical Action Publishing Ltd The Schumacher Centre, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9QZ, UK www.practicalactionpublishing.org © Practical Action/Soluciones Prácticas, 2017Según lo dispuesto en los artículos 77 y 78 de la Ley británica sobre Propiedad Intelectual, Diseños y Patentes (Copyright Designs and Patents Act) de 1988, los editores tienen derecho a ser reconocidos como los autores del material editorial y de las colaboraciones de cada capítulo.Este documento en acceso abierto ha sido publicado bajo una licencia de ReconocimientoNoComercial -SinObraDerivada (CC BY-NC-ND, por sus siglas en inglés) de Creative Commons. Esta licencia permite a los lectores copiar y difundir el material de la publicación, siempre que se reconozca adecuadamente la autoría del mismo y no se utilice con fines comerciales. En caso de que el material publicado se altere o se utilice para creación de obras derivadas, el material no podrá difundirse. Para más información, consulte el siguiente enlace: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode Los nombres de productos o empresas pueden ser marcas comerciales o marcas registradas. Estos nombres solo se emplean con fines identificativos y aclaratorios, sin intención de infringir ley alguna.El registro del presente libro consta en el catálogo de recursos bibliográficos de la Biblioteca Británica. Se ha solicitado el registro de este libro en el catálogo de recursos bibliográficos de la Biblioteca del Congreso.

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Removing barriers to women entrepreneurs’ engagement in decentralized sustainable energy solutions for the poor

Cited by 21 publications

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Sustainability of Off-Grid Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries: A Review

Sustainability of Off-Grid Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries: A Review

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Panorama energético de los pobres 2017

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