NDLI: A community based approach for sustainable off-grid PV systems in developing countries

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Frame, D. Tembo, K. Dolan, M.J. Strachan, S.M. Ault, G.W.
Copyright Year	2011
Description	Author affiliation: University of Malawi, Polytechnic (Tembo, K.) \|\| University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XW, UK (Frame, D.; Dolan, M.J.; Strachan, S.M.; Ault, G.W.)
Abstract	The energy requirements of developing countries underpin progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Rural electrification is acknowledged as key to providing a source of reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Many planners and decision makers agree that the off-grid PV system has the potential to become a valued and straightforward source of electricity for remote rural communities. However, there are several challenges that need to be addressed to realize the potential of PV as a sustainable solution. These challenges are illustrated and highlighted by many reported cases of poor sustainability/longevity of PV installation in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper reviews the sustainability of off-grid renewable energy deployments in sub-Saharan Africa along with recent attempts to define sustainable energy frameworks. The specific case of off-grid PV systems for improved educational and health facilities are considered and a community based approach for improved sustainability is proposed. Case studies illustrating practical implementation of this approach in Gambia and Malawi are described.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	7
File Size	1005094
Page Count	7
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781457710001
ISSN	19449925
e-ISBN	9781457710025
e-ISBN	9781457710018
DOI	10.1109/PES.2011.6039593
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2011-07-24
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Communities Maintenance engineering Educational institutions Economics Government Lighting Biological system modeling Sustainable Energy Distributed Energy Off-Grid Renewable Energy
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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