The role of microgrids in accelerating energy access

Kuwahata, Rena; Martensen, Nis; Ackermann, Thomas; Teske, Sven

doi:10.1109/isgteurope.2012.6465683

Cited by 8 publications

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“…Installing decentralized biogas units led to the electrification of 20,000 previously unserved villages, benefiting over 5 million rural residents (Begum et al, 2018). Biogas-powered microgrids provide reliable and clean electricity, replacing traditional sources and reducing household energy expenses by 40% (Kuwahata et al, 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

Harnessing Biogas in India: A Sustainable Pathway for Sustainable Energy Development

Madheswaran,

Saravanan,

Jegadheeswaran

et al. 2024

GLCE

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The review underscores the pivotal role of the Indian biogas sector in addressing the challenges posed by inadequate sanitation practices, exploring how the biogas sector is a potentially transformative force for waste management and energy production. Decentralized biogas facilities utilizing various organic materials, including agricultural waste, kitchen waste, organic industrial waste, sewage sludge, and floral waste, have reshaped rural landscapes. These facilities electrify remote villages, benefiting over 5 million residents and reducing energy expenses by 40%. Critically, these efforts preserve vital ecosystems, exemplified by the rejuvenation of 10,000 hectares of mangroves in the Sundarbans, sequestering an impressive 500,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. Innovative technologies, such as the anaerobic digestion process and advanced biogas production systems featuring improved gas purification techniques, two-stage digesters, and optimized feedstock mixtures, play a crucial role in this sustainability journey. These advancements boost biogas yields by 20%. Importantly, byproducts like digestate are efficiently upcycled into 500 Mt of high-quality biofertilizers annually, significantly enhancing crop yield, particularly wheat and maize, by 15%. Moreover, the transformative impact extends to environmental sustainability by converting digestate into 1,000 Mt of biodegradable plastics, leading to a 30% reduction in traditional plastics usage. Government support and well-crafted policies have been instrumental, with subsidies driving the adoption of biogas digesters in 50,000 households, creating 5,000 jobs, and reducing methane emissions by 2 MMt annually. Biogas catalyzes integrated sustainability, accompanying cleaner environments, improved livelihoods, and resilient ecosystems by harmonizing sanitation, energy, and ecosystem preservation.

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Section: Government Support and Policy Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Harnessing Biogas in India: A Sustainable Pathway for Sustainable Energy Development

Madheswaran,

Saravanan,

Jegadheeswaran

et al. 2024

GLCE

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“…Lighting is one of the first applications used after access to electricity, in [5] the absolute minimum electricity demand for households is quantified by two lighting sources and one mobile phone charger. (Public) lighting plays an important role in the design of (micro-)grids [3]- [4]- [5]. Therefore smart lighting solutions are proposed in the context of increasing grid reliability, peak load management and optimizing the operation of micro-grids.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore local micro-grids are expected to play an important role in electrification strategies in developing countries. Studies already show that autonomous micro-grids are economically feasible and provide a good business opportunity [1]- [4]- [5]. Furthermore micro-grids in developing areas offer additional benefits compared to connecting to the main grid, such as the ability to provide independent electricity supply, reduced transmission losses, the possibility to establish the grid with smart features and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources [5].…”

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Application of smart grid technologies in developing areas

Klaassen

Asare-Bediako

Kling

et al. 2013

2013 IEEE Power &Amp; Energy Society General Meeting

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Abstract--The United Nations has set the ambitious goal of assuring universal access to modern energy by 2030. Nowadays there are a lot of technical opportunities available to achieve these goals in an efficient way using smart grid technologies. However the extent to which these technologies are being applied in developing areas is still limited, but growing. In this paper this is illustrated taking Angola as example. The energy strategy in Angola is analyzed, focusing on the applications and the opportunities of smart grid technologies in this context, and describing the role of the government and private sector in this field. Lighting, one of the first applications used after access to electricity, is an important factor in the design of local electricity grids. New lighting technologies can increase grid reliability while ensuring safe and secure lighting. The opportunities and applications of smart lighting solutions in Angola are investigated in this paper as well.

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