Renewable Energy Sources microgrid design for rural area in South Africa
Summary. A photovoltaic battery microgrid system provides cheaper and cleaner electricity access than grid extension for rural South Africa. Researchers analyzed the Umhlabuyalingana municipality, where only 20% of residents have electricity. The PV-battery microgrid costs $0.378/kWh with zero emissions and 100% renewable energy, compared to grid extension at $0.328/kWh with significant carbon emissions. The microgrid becomes economically viable within 34 km, making it ideal for dispersed rural communities far from existing power lines.
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Longe, O. M., Ouahada, K., Ferreira, H., & Chinnappen, S.. (2014). Renewable Energy Sources microgrid design for rural area in South Africa. https://doi.org/10.1109/isgt.2014.6816378
Longe, Omowunmi Mary, et al. “Renewable Energy Sources microgrid design for rural area in South Africa.” 2014. https://doi.org/10.1109/isgt.2014.6816378.
Longe, Omowunmi Mary, Khmaies Ouahada, H.C. Ferreira, and Suvendi Chinnappen. 2014. “Renewable Energy Sources microgrid design for rural area in South Africa.” https://doi.org/10.1109/isgt.2014.6816378.
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title = {Renewable Energy Sources microgrid design for rural area in South Africa},
author = {Omowunmi Mary Longe and Khmaies Ouahada and H.C. Ferreira and Suvendi Chinnappen},
year = {2014},
doi = {10.1109/isgt.2014.6816378},
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- DOI
- 10.1109/isgt.2014.6816378
- Countries
- South Africa
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- energy, climate-and-environment
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- 2026-04-28