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Design and Modeling of a Standalone DC-Microgrid for Off-Grid Schools in Rural Areas of Developing Countries

Yohannes Biru Aemro, Pedro Moura, Anı́bal T. de Almeida · 2020 · Energies

Summary. This paper designs a DC microgrid system to provide electricity to off-grid rural schools in Ethiopia, where 76% of primary schools lack power. The researchers modeled the system using different appliance efficiency scenarios and found that DC microgrids effectively meet school electricity demands. High-efficiency appliances reduce system costs by 51%, making this solution applicable across sub-Saharan Africa to improve educational access and quality.

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Aemro, Y. B., Moura, P., & Almeida, A. T. D.. (2020). Design and Modeling of a Standalone DC-Microgrid for Off-Grid Schools in Rural Areas of Developing Countries. Energies. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13236379

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DOI
10.3390/en13236379
Countries
Ethiopia
Regions
Africa
Categories
energy, education
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2026-04-28