Achieving universal energy access in remote locations using HOMER energy model: a techno-economic and environmental analysis of hybrid microgrid systems for rural electrification in northeast Nigeria

Christopher Garrett Lewis, Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Rahimat Oyiza Yakubu, Benjamin Nnamdi Chukwu, Hao Chen, Michael Carbajales‐Dale · 2024 · Frontiers in Energy Research

Summary. Researchers designed and modeled a hybrid solar-battery-generator microgrid system for a remote Nigerian village using HOMER software. The system achieves 99% renewable energy penetration at $0.093 per kilowatt-hour, with minimal environmental impact. Sensitivity analysis shows the system adapts well to diesel price increases and scales effectively across different population sizes, offering a practical pathway for rural electrification in underserved regions.

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Lewis, C. G., Ijeoma, M. W., Yakubu, R. O., Chukwu, B. N., Chen, H., & Carbajales‐Dale, M.. (2024). Achieving universal energy access in remote locations using HOMER energy model: a techno-economic and environmental analysis of hybrid microgrid systems for rural electrification in northeast Nigeria. Frontiers in Energy Research. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2024.1454281

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DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1454281
Countries: Nigeria
Regions: Africa
Categories: energy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28