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Socio-economic impacts of energy access through off-grid systems in rural communities: a case study of southwest Nigeria

Samuel O. Babalola, Michael O. Daramola, Samuel A. Iwarere · 2022 · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences

Summary. Off-grid energy systems in rural southwest Nigeria created new businesses and jobs while reducing energy costs and increasing household income. The study analyzed how factors like gender, education, business age, and operating hours influenced income generation among electrified enterprises. Results demonstrate that energy access through off-grid systems drives measurable economic development in rural communities.

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Babalola, S. O., Daramola, M. O., & Iwarere, S. A.. (2022). Socio-economic impacts of energy access through off-grid systems in rural communities: a case study of southwest Nigeria. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2021.0140

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DOI
10.1098/rsta.2021.0140
Countries
Nigeria
Regions
Africa
Categories
energy, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28