Comparative Methodologies for Off-Grid Energy System Diagnostics: A Quasi-Experimental Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Rural Ghana

Kwame Kumi Asare, Ama Mensah, Kofi Ankomah · 2025 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Summary. Remote monitoring diagnostics for off-grid solar systems in rural Ghana detected 34% more critical failures per pound spent than technician-led checks, while community-led reporting produced unreliable data despite lower costs. The study compared three diagnostic approaches across 45 communities using quasi-experimental methods. Remote monitoring proved most cost-effective for identifying major faults, though policymakers should combine it with simplified community feedback for comprehensive system assessment.

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  author  = {Kwame Kumi Asare and Ama Mensah and Kofi Ankomah},
  journal = {Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.5281/zenodo.19486715},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19486715}
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DOI

10.5281/zenodo.19486715

Countries

Ghana

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, agtech, policy, general-innovation

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2026-05-01