Analysis of the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of Solar PV Systems Considering their Environmental Impacts on Biodiversity

Kibaara, S.; Murage, David K.; Musau, Petermoses; Karweru, M

doi:10.1109/powerafrica49420.2020.9219929

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“…As the study presents scenarios up to 2050, three values of LCOE were used: 0.25 [17,69], 0.12 [16,70], and 0.069 [14]. These are meant to represent the gradual decrease in price for solar PV electricity generation throughout the study timeframe and are assumed to represent the LCOE for 2030, 2040, and 2050, respectively.…”

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Rural Electrification Pathways: An Implementation of LEAP and GIS Tools in Mali

Sessa

Bhandari

2021

Energies

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Remote rural populations do not often have the luxury of viable multisource electricity generation systems. Considering fossil fuels for remote populated areas is not often a viable option due to the fuel transportation costs and the population’s socioeconomic status. Extending the grid is often economically prohibitive. This paper proposes possible ways in which Mali could increase the rate of population with access to electricity by 2050 using Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) and geographical information tools. The current energy situation is assessed, and multiple demand and supply scenarios are created to find the most viable option in environmental and economic dimensions. A minimum of 50% reduction of biomass consumption in the residential sector and a maximum of 71% was achieved through the combination of grid extension and decentralized solar PV. Solar PV becomes the preferable option when enough time for the effects of electricity on income is given. When these effects are not present, solar PV is still a better option, as the amount of biomass replaced with electricity is reduced.

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