A decentralized, renewable-energy-powered business hub for rural areas: A case study of Ilakan community, Nigeria

Nna, Chimaobi D.; Gbadegesin, Azizat O.; Lawal, Kamilu O.

doi:10.1109/psc.2016.7462814

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“…Fortunately, many rural communities in Nigeria are situated near indigenous renewable energy (RE) resources such as hydro, solar, wind and biomass and these resources can be harnessed to spur the deployment of appropriate small-scale RE-based energy systems [38]. These systems are viable alternatives for rural electrification [15] given the geographic isolation of rural settlements situated in hilly terrain and mountainous landscapes that prevent economic national grid extensions to the area [39].…”

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Demonstration of the integrated rural energy planning framework for sustainable energy development in low-income countries: Case studies of rural communities in Nigeria

Ugwoke

Sulemanu

Corgnati

et al. 2021

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Demonstration of the integrated rural energy planning framework for sustainable energy development in low-income countries: Case studies of rural communities in Nigeria

Ugwoke

Sulemanu

Corgnati

et al. 2021

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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“…Clean development mechanism, was adopted in the development of a solar power generation system in Nigeria (Akinyele et al , 2014), while a comparative study of PV technologies centered on performance, cost and space requirement has also been analyzed (Akinyele et al , 2016). The study presented in Nna et al (2016) proposed the provision of cheap, green, grid-independent electricity for a community by proposing a decentralized energy hub. The technical and economic feasibility of wind and solar energy resource for sustainable HRES in a remote off-grid community was investigated in (Ajayi et al , 2016).…”

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How can a low-income household procure small-scale hybrid renewable energy system?

Babatunde

Munda

Hamam

2019

IJESM

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Purpose The application of hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) can mitigate inadequate access to clean, stable and sustainable energy among households in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Available studies on HRES seem to concentrate only on its techno-economic and environmental viability. In so doing, these studies do not seem to underline the likely challenges that follow the acquisition of HRES by especially low-income households. The ensuing reality is, of course, a limitation in the use of HRES in homes with low incomes. It is therefore imperative to analyze how a household with low income can afford this kind of energy system. The purpose of this study, therefore, lies in presenting a techno-economic, environmental and affordability analysis of how HRES is acquired. Design/methodology/approach To arrive at a grounded analysis, a typical household in SSA is used as an example. The analysis focused on the pattern of energy use, and this is obtained by visiting an active site to evaluate the comprehensive load profile. In the course of analysis, an optimal techno-economic design and sizing of a hybrid PV, wind and battery were undertaken. Additionally, an acquisition analysis was done based on loan amortization. Findings The interesting result is that a combination of the photovoltaic-gasoline-battery system is the most cost-effective energy system with a net present cost of $2,682. The system combination can lead to an emission reduction of approximately 98.3 per cent, compared to the use of gasoline generating sets, common mostly in SSA. If an amortized loan is used to purchase the energy system, and the payment plan is varied such that the frequency of payments is made quarterly, annually, semi-annually, bi-monthly, semi-monthly and bi-weekly, it will be observed that low-income household can conveniently acquire a HRES. Originality/value The result presented a framework by which a low-income household can purchase and install HRES. To facilitate this, it is recommended that low-income households should be given interest-friendly loans, so as to enhance the acquisition of HRES.

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A decentralized, renewable-energy-powered business hub for rural areas: A case study of Ilakan community, Nigeria

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Demonstration of the integrated rural energy planning framework for sustainable energy development in low-income countries: Case studies of rural communities in Nigeria

Demonstration of the integrated rural energy planning framework for sustainable energy development in low-income countries: Case studies of rural communities in Nigeria

How can a low-income household procure small-scale hybrid renewable energy system?

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