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Village-Scale Off-Grid Solar Microgrids: Advancing Rural Electrification Through Distributed Generation and Storage

Marcellin Jay C. Panes · 2025

Summary. This paper designs and evaluates village-scale solar microgrids using distributed generation and storage to provide reliable electricity to rural communities. The system achieves 96.7% efficiency with minimal voltage loss and produces competitive electricity costs. The technology delivers measurable socio-economic benefits including improved healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities, offering a practical solution for rural electrification.

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Panes, M. J. C.. (2025). Village-Scale Off-Grid Solar Microgrids: Advancing Rural Electrification Through Distributed Generation and Storage. https://doi.org/10.1109/icpea68903.2025.11452878

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DOI
10.1109/icpea68903.2025.11452878
Countries
Philippines
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, agtech, general-innovation
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2026-05-01