Does solar energy reduce poverty or increase energy security? A comparative analysis of sustainability impacts of on-grid power plants in Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa

Brunet, Carole; Savadogo, O.; Baptiste, Pierre; Bouchard, Michel A.; Cholez, Céline; Rosei, Federico; Gendron, Corinne; Sinclair‐Desgagné, Bernard; Merveille, Nicolas

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2021.102212

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“…Studies have been performed that delve into the issue of energy security in different parts of the world and, more specifically, the global South, using a diverse methodology. Brunet and others focused on a select dataset on African countries to explore the possibility of solar energy reducing poverty [22], while Lee and others explored the impact of energy security on income inequality for 68 countries [23].…”

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Exploring the Relationship between Energy and Food Security in Africa with Instrumental Variables Analysis

2022

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The well-being of human populations and their sustainable development are strongly predicated on energy and food security. This is even more true of Africa due to often suboptimal food production, undernourishment, and extreme poverty. This article researches the relationship between energy and food security using Cobb–Douglas production functions based on the World Development Indicators data for 28 African countries. The methodological approach includes cross-sectional dependence and unit root tests, instrumental variables two-stage least-squares and generalized method of moments, and panel Driscoll–Kraay standard errors. Results suggest that the promotion of energy security promotes food security. This is possible because food production and distribution are energy-intensive. Therefore, energy is fundamental to achieving food security and zero hunger. The availability, affordability, accessibility, and acceptability of energy can thus help to fix the growing agricultural production shortage in Africa. An important policy focus should be on achieving energy security.

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Exploring the Relationship between Energy and Food Security in Africa with Instrumental Variables Analysis

2022

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“…24 Natural gas has historically been associated with oil, 25 primarily due to the upstream or production phase of the industry. 26 The downstream, midstream, and upstream segments of the industry are frequently separated (Table 2). Petroleum, also known as crude oil, is a naturally occurring liquid that can be refined into fuel 27 and is found beneath the surface of the earth.…”

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Petroleum Discovery, Utilization and Processing in the World and Nigeria: A Comprehensive Literature Review

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Princess Oghenekene Samuel,

Agatha Ngukuran Jikah

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While the discovery of petroleum has brought numerous benefits to society, it has also created significant challenges, including environmental degradation and geopolitical conflicts. This review provides an overview of the history of petroleum, beginning from its early discovery and use to the modern era of oil exploration and production. It covers the characteristics of fossil fuels such as natural gas and crude oil, and their impact on the environment. The article further discusses the global distribution of petroleum and the factors that have influenced its production and consumption patterns over time. Finally, the review takes an in-depth look into the oil industry and its impact on the world economy, including a case study of the oil industry in Nigeria forecasting future demand based on the potential impacts of technological advancements and shifts in energy policies.

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“…Solar sources direct current. The inverter converts the DC from the sun to AC for maximum home equipment that don't use DC [14]. The alternating current flows via the meter this is connected to device.…”

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“…Solar panel module -a module that is shaped while photo-voltaic cells are assembled together. The sun panel uses solar light to supply direct current electricity [14]. The panel works comparable precept just like the PN junction of a semiconductor.…”

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Technical comparison of hybrid renewable energy systems for Information Technology services

ADEBISI,

Amusan,

Olawoore

2022

JD-FEWS

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Several energy generations options that mitigate fossil fuel burning is currently being considered across the globe by various researchers to reduce atmospheric and environmental pollution, thus reducing the menace of negative climate change. There is a critical need for a technical comparison of an eco-friendly, cost effective, and near zero carbon foot-print for power solutions. Solar, wind and its hybrids can explored to meet the ever-increasing load demand of electrical power consumers especially in information technology (IT) services. Critical IT services and infrastructure are becoming unsustainable with a single power source hence the need for hybrid solutions. To overcome this problem, this research considers the efficiency of solar, wind and hybrid power. The novelty of this work is the information technology backup power requirement considered in the technical comparison. The experimental result showed the input/output peak and off-peak voltages for solar, wind, and solar-wind hybrid energy DC-Volts are 12.67V/12.02V / 12.47V/11.61V, 12.53V / 11.90V / 12.48V / 11.87V, and 12.78V / 12.09V / 12.57 / 11.95V respectively signifying a significant increase from the on-load peak period while the on-load off-peak period is seen to be lower. The results also show that a hybrid solar-wind system tested at 5 minutes time intervals gives a superior output voltage regulation and efficiency when compared to the solar or wind individual systems. It was concluded that the hybrid system of solar and wind energy source is an ideal standalone renewable energy power option in the university.

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Does solar energy reduce poverty or increase energy security? A comparative analysis of sustainability impacts of on-grid power plants in Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa

Cited by 23 publications

References 67 publications

Exploring the Relationship between Energy and Food Security in Africa with Instrumental Variables Analysis

Exploring the Relationship between Energy and Food Security in Africa with Instrumental Variables Analysis

Petroleum Discovery, Utilization and Processing in the World and Nigeria: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Technical comparison of hybrid renewable energy systems for Information Technology services

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