Hybrid Power System Options for Off-Grid Rural Electrification in Northern Kenya

June Lukuyu, Judith Cardell · 2014 · Smart Grid and Renewable Energy

Summary. This study evaluates hybrid energy systems combining wind, solar, and battery storage to replace diesel generators in six remote villages in northern Kenya. The researchers simulated five different configurations and used trade-off analysis to identify the optimal design. A wind-diesel-battery system with two 500 kW turbines proved most effective, reducing diesel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 98.8% while remaining economically viable.

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  title   = {Hybrid Power System Options for Off-Grid Rural Electrification in Northern Kenya},
  author  = {June Lukuyu and Judith Cardell},
  journal = {Smart Grid and Renewable Energy},
  year    = {2014},
  doi     = {10.4236/sgre.2014.55009},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.4236/sgre.2014.55009}
}

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DOI

10.4236/sgre.2014.55009

Countries

Kenya

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, climate-and-environment

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2026-04-28