Essays about: "mini-grids"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word mini-grids.

  1. 1. Pathways towards universal access to electricity in West Africa : Case study of Mali and Senegal

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

    Author : Vittorio Bozzo; [2023]
    Keywords : Universal electricity access; Senegal; Mali; OnSSET; GIS; PV mini-grid; Universell tillgång till el; Senegal; Mali; OnSSET; GIS; PV mininät;

    Abstract : Despite the vast solar potential in both Mali and Senegal, the electricity access in both countries remains one of the lowest in the world. The main problem is represented by the disparity between rural and urban settlements. In Senegal, the electricity access for rural areas was lower than 50%, while in Mali was around 35%. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. The socio-economic impact of mini-grid usage in Kenya : A qualitative case study in the rural areas of Kisii and Nyamira

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Adam Torebrandt; [2022]
    Keywords : Mini-grid; rural electrification; sustainable development; socio-technical perspective; design thinking; socio-economic benefits; Powerhive; Mini-grid; elektrifiering på landsbygden; hållbar utveckling; sociotekniskt perspektiv; designtänkande; socio-ekonomiska fördelar; Powerhive;

    Abstract : Today, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 75% of the world population without access to electricity which corresponds to over 500 million people. One strategy to reduce this number and provide access to electricity for more people, is to install mini-grids. READ MORE

  5. 4. Geospatial Optimisation Methods for Mini-grid Distribution Networks : MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE)

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

    Author : Jessica La Costa; [2022]
    Keywords : Energy access; mini-grid; geospatial data; energy modelling; optimisation; Dijkstar; shortest path algorithm; OSeMOSYS; linear programming; distribution layout; low voltage network; python; Jupyter Notebook;

    Abstract : In 2019, 770 million people worldwide lived without electricity. As many as 490 million people could be electrified with 210,000 mini-grids by 2030. Obtaining information for decision-making is crucial to determine the viability of such a project. READ MORE

  6. 5. Energy-Water-Agriculture Nexus Mini-grids to Power Rural Productive Hubs in Sub-Saharan Africa : A case study of Walta Jalala village in Bedeno Woreda of Ethiopia

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Israel Biramo; [2020]
    Keywords : Sub-Saharan Africa; Ethiopia; Rural; Agriculture; Mini-grid; Productive use of energy; Lead acid battery; Li-ion battery;

    Abstract : The thrive to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 is never been easy, and numbers are still showing that Sub-Saharan Africa is lagging in access to electricity index. Most of the energy poor communities residing in the rural part of the region, this by itself is a conundrum with multifaceted implications. READ MORE