Resource Assessment and Optimal Sizing of Off-Grid Standalone Photovoltaic (SPV) System for Rural Communities in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Shegaw Melak Akele, Wondwossen Astatike Haile · 2024 · WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS

Summary. This paper assesses solar energy potential across six locations in Ethiopia's Amhara region and designs off-grid photovoltaic systems for rural communities without grid electricity access. The region receives 6.46 kWh/m²/day of solar irradiation. A typical household system costs 97,941 ETB upfront with 61,770 ETB in lifetime maintenance and battery replacement, achieving a 13-year payback period. The analysis confirms standalone solar systems are financially viable and can reliably meet rural energy demand.

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  title   = {Resource Assessment and Optimal Sizing of Off-Grid Standalone Photovoltaic (SPV) System for Rural Communities in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia},
  author  = {Shegaw Melak Akele and Wondwossen Astatike Haile},
  journal = {WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.37394/232016.2024.19.40},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.37394/232016.2024.19.40}
}

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DOI

10.37394/232016.2024.19.40

Countries

Ethiopia

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, agtech, general-innovation

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2026-06-01