Off-grid rural electrification using integrated renewable energy sources

Fortune Chukwuebuka Amanze, Destiny Josiah Amanze · 2021 · International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences

Summary. This study evaluates hybrid renewable energy systems for off-grid rural electrification in Nsukka, Nigeria. Researchers designed an optimal system combining solar panels, wind turbines, and biodiesel generators to meet a school's annual electricity demand. The resulting hybrid system—1kW solar, biodiesel generator, and battery storage—produces electricity at $0.0898/kWh, significantly cheaper than grid extension at $0.126/kWh. The 25-year system proves economically viable, technically feasible, and environmentally sustainable.

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Amanze, F. C., & Amanze, D. J.. (2021). Off-grid rural electrification using integrated renewable energy sources. International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijaas.v10.i1.pp1-12

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DOI: 10.11591/ijaas.v10.i1.pp1-12
Countries: Nigeria
Regions: Africa
Categories: energy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28