A hybrid solar–biogas system for post-COVID-19 rural energy access
Summary. A hybrid solar-biogas system can provide reliable electricity to rural households while managing livestock waste. The study designed a 1.2-kWp solar and 1.2-m³ biogas system to power a rural home consuming 6.6 kWh daily. With subsidies, the system costs $5,777 upfront, achieves energy at $0.21/kWh, and pays back in 14.7 years. The authors recommend energy service contracts to ensure effective operation and maintenance.
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Overen, O. K., Obileke, K., Meyer, E. L., Makaka, G., & Apeh, O. O.. (2024). A hybrid solar–biogas system for post-COVID-19 rural energy access. Clean Energy. https://doi.org/10.1093/ce/zkad070
Overen, Ochuko K., et al. “A hybrid solar–biogas system for post-COVID-19 rural energy access.” Clean Energy, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1093/ce/zkad070.
Overen, Ochuko K., KeChrist Obileke, Edson L. Meyer, Golden Makaka, and Oliver O. Apeh. 2024. “A hybrid solar–biogas system for post-COVID-19 rural energy access.” Clean Energy. https://doi.org/10.1093/ce/zkad070.
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- South Africa
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- energy, climate-and-environment
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- 2026-04-28