Scoping exercise to determine load profile archetype reference shapes for solar co-generation models in isolated off-grid rural African villages

Gerro Prinsloo, Robert Dobson, Alan Brent · 2016 · Journal of Energy in Southern Africa

Summary. This paper develops realistic hourly energy consumption profiles for isolated rural villages in Southern Africa to support solar micro-CHP system design. The researchers created time-series load profiles for thermal and power demand in typical off-grid villages, accounting for current reliance on firewood, biomass, candles, and kerosene. These profiles enable accurate computer modeling and testing of hybrid solar systems as viable electrification solutions for remote communities.

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  title   = {Scoping exercise to determine load profile archetype reference shapes for solar co-generation models in isolated off-grid rural African villages},
  author  = {Gerro Prinsloo and Robert Dobson and Alan Brent},
  journal = {Journal of Energy in Southern Africa},
  year    = {2016},
  doi     = {10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v27i3a1375},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v27i3a1375}
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10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v27i3a1375

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, climate-and-environment

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