The role of energy in development processes—The energy poverty penalty: Case study of Arequipa (Peru)

Groh, Sebastian

doi:10.1016/j.esd.2013.12.002

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“…At present, the Lithuanian government is improving the legal means of the modernization aiming at the quicker reduction of energy consumption and the growth of renewable energy sources use in the dwelling sector. Nevertheless, the prepared course of projects for the apartment buildings modernization and promotion has significant inaccuracies because of substantial discrepancies between the calculated and real values of energy consumption for heating, reliability in determining the economic efficiency of energy saving measures, risk increase in the activities for end-users (Biekša et al 2011;Groh 2014).…”

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Expanding the Possibilities of Building Modernization: Case Study of Lithuania

Stankevičius

Karbauskaitė

Burlingis

et al. 2014

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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Energy saving has become one of the foremost priorities in the European Union and a great deal of attention is directed towards the sector of sustainable building. However, the EU members that have an extensive Soviet heritage now face a great difficulty in reducing energy consumption. Since many apartment buildings are in especially poor thermal condition, and the heat supply infrastructure is morally and physically outdated, energy consumption for heating is significant. The modernization (renovation) of such old buildings is impeded not only by legal and technical factors, but also financial and social aspects in regard to the residents. Thus, this paper provides new model of investments and modernization of apartment buildings on the basis of the calculation of energy input per one degree-day of the heated floor area. The presented degree-days calculation method enables the calculation and inter-comparison of data gathered in all European Union member states without taking into account specific climate parameters of each.

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Expanding the Possibilities of Building Modernization: Case Study of Lithuania

Stankevičius

Karbauskaitė

Burlingis

et al. 2014

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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“…The search for sustainable energy as contained in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) might have been responsible for this outcome [1]. Knowing fully well that the heads of states of various government even attested to the fact that SDGs is not attainable without access to efficient energy [2] which is able to mediate the reduction in poverty, good education and improvement in health services [3,4,5,6].…”

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Factors Influencing Solar Photovoltaic Utilization for Energy Services among Residentials in Akure, Nigeria

Jesuleye

Arigbede

Adepoju

2020

JENRR

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Aims: Residential sector is the largest electricity consumer in Nigeria. But they also contribute heavily to the climate change through their choice of energy. Mostly prefer source is the fossil fuel for electricity generation despite the growing awareness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by embracing renewable energy technologies across the globe. Hence, this study investigated the factors influencing solar PV utilization in Akure. Study Design: The study employed a survey research design. Place and Duration of Study: Three residential estates in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria formed the study areas. The study was conducted between June 2019 and July 2019. Methodology: The study surveyed 292 households located in the three residential estates in Akure, Ondo State and 219 retrieved questionnaire were found usable for the analysis. Data was analysed using the mean ranking of the influencing factors. Aquila et al.; JENRR, 4(3): 14-28, 2020; Article no.JENRR.55837 15 Results: The results revealed that the highest ranking factor influencing utilization of Solar PV for energy services is that Solar PV is a good backup against power failure. This is as a result of the erratic power supply in Nigeria which has not only failed to meet the need of household but also hampered economic growth. However, the least ranking factor influencing solar PV utilization for energy services is Ability to sell electricity to the national grid. Conclusion: Cooperation between private enterprises and relevant government agencies supported by 'political will' is required to promote the aforementioned factors influencing the solar PV utilization for energy services in Nigeria. Utilization of solar PV as an energy source for energy service ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. The research recommended that government support for solar PV intervention should be further encouraged. Original Research Article

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“…Access to electricity is considered to be a key factor in reducing poverty, especially in rural areas, where development indices are usually low (for example, Gomez et al, 2010;Pasternak, 2000;Borges et al, 2007;Kooijman-van Dijk and Clancy, 2010;Valer et al, 2014;Nerini et al, 2014;Shyu, 2014;Groh, 2014). As in most countries (Bhattacharyya, 2012), the Peruvian government's current strategy to increase rural electrification is oriented towards the expansion of the national grid.…”

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Assessing management models for off-grid renewable energy electrification projects using the Human Development approach: Case study in Peru

Lillo

Ferrer‐Martí

Aristizábal

et al. 2015

Energy for Sustainable Development

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Electrification systems based on renewable energy have proven to be suitable for providing electricity autonomously to rural communities and thus reducing poverty. When implementing these systems, a management model is usually designed to maximise technical and financial sustainability. To improve the design and performance of systems, different evaluations of management models have been made that usually centre on products and final utilities. However, this excessively utilitarian vision of development restricts an analysis of the impact that these projects may have on people's lives. To overcome these limitations, we have used the Human Development approach to evaluate the management model of five electrification projects that use different technologies in Cajamarca (Peru). With this approach, the base of information is enhanced, which enables a broader assessment of various key dimensions of development that should be considered in the management model to improve the impact of such projects. The results show the weaknesses of the design and implementation process of the management model. Several ideas are proposed to avoid these weaknesses and to maximise the chance of success.

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The role of energy in development processes—The energy poverty penalty: Case study of Arequipa (Peru)

Cited by 83 publications

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Expanding the Possibilities of Building Modernization: Case Study of Lithuania

Expanding the Possibilities of Building Modernization: Case Study of Lithuania

Factors Influencing Solar Photovoltaic Utilization for Energy Services among Residentials in Akure, Nigeria

Assessing management models for off-grid renewable energy electrification projects using the Human Development approach: Case study in Peru

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