A decentralized, renewable-energy-powered business hub for rural areas: A case study of Ilakan community, Nigeria

Chimaobi Daniel Nna, Azizat Olusola Gbadegesin, Kamilu O. Lawal · 2016

Summary. This paper designs a decentralized, solar-powered business hub for Ilakan community in Nigeria, which lacks electricity access despite active agricultural production. The hub uses local solar radiation data to provide affordable, clean off-grid power for community members regardless of their occupation. The authors argue that successful mini-grids require careful analysis of local economic, social, and environmental conditions, plus detailed energy audits to select appropriate technology and estimate output.

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  title   = {A decentralized, renewable-energy-powered business hub for rural areas: A case study of Ilakan community, Nigeria},
  author  = {Chimaobi Daniel Nna and Azizat Olusola Gbadegesin and Kamilu O. Lawal},
  year    = {2016},
  doi     = {10.1109/psc.2016.7462814},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1109/psc.2016.7462814}
}

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DOI

10.1109/psc.2016.7462814

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation

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2026-06-01