PV-Hybrid Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Systems for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa
Summary. Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant barriers to rural electrification, which limits development. This paper reviews technologies and policies adopted to expand electricity access in rural areas, emphasizing renewable energy methods. Researchers propose photovoltaic hybrid off-grid and mini-grid systems as cost-effective alternatives to diesel generation, offering viable solutions for remote electrification.
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Rabetanetiarimanana, J. C. I., Radanielina, M. H., & Rakotondramiarana, H. T.. (2018). PV-Hybrid Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Systems for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa. Smart Grid and Renewable Energy. https://doi.org/10.4236/sgre.2018.910011
Rabetanetiarimanana, Jordy Charly Isidore, et al. “PV-Hybrid Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Systems for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4236/sgre.2018.910011.
Rabetanetiarimanana, Jordy Charly Isidore, Mamy Harimisa Radanielina, and Hery Tiana Rakotondramiarana. 2018. “PV-Hybrid Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Systems for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Smart Grid and Renewable Energy. https://doi.org/10.4236/sgre.2018.910011.
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author = {Jordy Charly Isidore Rabetanetiarimanana and Mamy Harimisa Radanielina and Hery Tiana Rakotondramiarana},
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doi = {10.4236/sgre.2018.910011},
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