Assessing the Economic Benefits of Demand Response for Rural Area Off-Grid Microgrids in Emerging Markets

Henock Dibaba, Iurii Demidov, Antti Pinomaa, Salla Annala, Samuli Honkapuro · 2023

Summary. Researchers tested demand response programs in a rural Namibian microgrid serving five households with renewable electricity and internet access. Using actual consumption data and economic modeling, they found that demand response reduces system costs, extends battery storage lifespan, and lowers the levelized cost of energy. These results support scaling the approach from small microgrids to larger mini-grids in emerging markets.

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Dibaba, H., Demidov, I., Pinomaa, A., Annala, S., & Honkapuro, S.. (2023). Assessing the Economic Benefits of Demand Response for Rural Area Off-Grid Microgrids in Emerging Markets. https://doi.org/10.1109/powerafrica57932.2023.10363312

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DOI: 10.1109/powerafrica57932.2023.10363312
Countries: Namibia
Categories: energy, broadband-and-digital
Added: 2026-04-28