Essays about: "rural electrification"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 110 essays containing the words rural electrification.

  1. 6. Capabilities in the shadows: An ethnographic study exploring the gendered implications of a solar electrification project in rural eastern Nepal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Elena Kleinhofer; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar Electrification; Nepal; Gender Studies; Empowerment; Capabilities; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Access to electricity is vital for rural development in the Global South, but its impact on local power dynamics, especially gender relations, remains underexplored. This thesis examines a solar electrification project in Eastern Nepal to uncover gender-related challenges in experiencing project benefits. READ MORE

  3. 7. Greening the Grid of Indonesia – Second Life Application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle Batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Paula Runsten; Felix Kruse; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems Elektrifiering; batteriåteranvändning; förnybar energi; nettonollutsläpp; energilagringssystem; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE

  4. 8. Electricity Access in Botswana; Analysis of the On-Grid Electrification and the Viability of Residential Solar PV

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

    Author : Ellinor Danielsson; Jenny Ekman; [2023]
    Keywords : electricity access; residential solar PV; Botswana; Rural Electrification Program; National Electricity Standard Connection Cost Program; tillgång till el; solkraft för hushåll; Botswana; Rural Electrification Program; National Electricity Standard Connection Cost Program;

    Abstract : Access to electricity is a crucial component of achieving SDG 7, which aims to ensure clean energy for all. However, not all people in Botswana have access to electricity, and power generation is dominated by coal power. READ MORE

  5. 9. Decentralized renewable energy - an enabler for development in the agriculture sector in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Alva Ohlsson; Ellen Weckström; [2022-07-07]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The majority of the globally poor population, characterized by agricultural dependency as well as energy poverty, is located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous research states that energy benefits agriculture sectors. One reason why the agrarian society lacks access to electricity is because of the insufficient infrastructure in the remote areas. READ MORE

  6. 10. Dynamics of Hydro-power Development in Nepal: Water-Energy-Food Security Prospect

    University essay from

    Author : Jaya Lal Neupane; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Sustainable Hydropower; WEF Security; Benefit-sharing; Trade-offs; Benefits;

    Abstract : This thesis concerns with water, energy, and food (WEF) security in Nepal in relation to hydropower development. Hydropower is challenging to WEF security in three ways: First, the focus is only on energy generation which overlooks the impacts on land, forest, water and biodiversity. READ MORE