Essays about: "electricity and rural development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 109 essays containing the words electricity and rural development.

  1. 1. Optimization of an energy system in rural Thailand

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Axel Lund; Mattias Malmberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Rural energy; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomass; Solar PV; Sustainable development goals; Minor field study; stand-alone; HOMER pro; Landsbyggdens energi; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomassa; Solceller; Hållbara utvecklingsmål; Minor field study; fristående energi system; HOMER pro;

    Abstract : By 2020, Thailand ensured 100% electricity access to its 72 million inhabitants. This was partly done by promoting off-grid energy systems in rural areas instead of using costly grid extensions. READ MORE

  3. 2. IMPLEMENTING SOLAR POWER SYSTEM AT ELIKIA SCHOOL : Electricity Generation for Education and Community Development in the DRC

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Melvin Riche; [2023]
    Keywords : solcellsanläggningen; skolan; Kongo;

    Abstract : This report examines the feasibility and cost of installing an off-grid solar system for Elika School in the village of Lwengo, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo has one of the lowest electrification rates globally. Only 19% of the population has access to electricity, and almost none in rural areas. READ MORE

  4. 3. Decentralizing electricity generation in Cuba : Implementation of a microgrid in the sugar mil lCarlos Baliño

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Aylin Berber; Cornelia Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Microgrid; renewable energy; bagasse; self-sufficiency; Microgrid; förnybar energi; bagass; självförsörjande;

    Abstract : Cuba has a long history of different dependencies and is a country facing many energy challenges, and therefore seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The purpose of this degree project is therefore to conceptualize a microgrid based on renewable energy sources for local energy sustainability at the lowest cost possible. READ MORE

  5. 4. Design of a Sustainable Energy System for a Community Center in rural Mozambique : A Minor Field Study in Mozambique

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Emilia Säll Magnusson; Melchior Hahn; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable energy system; Solar PV system; off-grid; Community center; Rural Mozambique; Minor Field Study; Project Vita; Hållbart energisystem; Solcellssystem; off-grid; kultur- och fritidscentrum; Mozambiques landsbygd; Minor Field Study; Project Vita;

    Abstract : Access to energy is an important part in the development of most countries and societies, linked to both social and economic growth. Nevertheless, 70% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa does not have access to electricity, which brings consequences to several of these areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Climate, Land, Energy, and Water Nexus Assessment of Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Energisystem

    Author : Pegah Atarian; [2023]
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    Abstract : Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in northeast Africa with a predominantly rural population dependent on rainfed agriculture and traditional biomass. The Ethiopian economy is growing fast and as it continues to grow, so does the demand for water, food, and energy. READ MORE