The benefits of energy appliances in the off-grid energy sector based on seven off-grid initiatives in rural Uganda

Stephanie Hirmer, Peter Guthrie · 2017 · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Summary. Rural electrification projects in Uganda typically prioritize lighting and phone charging, but this study identifies broader benefits of energy appliances that project designers overlook. Through interviews with 119 users across seven off-grid initiatives, the research found that beneficiaries value appliances most for business opportunities, labor reduction, health protection, personal security, food security, and comfort. Users sometimes preferred traditional energy sources like candles over modern alternatives, revealing gaps between implementer assumptions and actual community needs.

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  author  = {Stephanie Hirmer and Peter Guthrie},
  journal = {Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews},
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DOI

10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.152

Countries

Uganda

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, rural-data-and-definitions

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