Optimizing Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Communities: A Case Study of Ketane Village, Lesotho

K Sithole · 2026 · International Journal of Apllied Mathematics

Summary. This paper designs and optimizes an off-grid solar photovoltaic system for Ketane village in Lesotho, a remote community without grid access. Using HOMER Pro software, researchers sized an 84.15 kW solar array with 28.8 kWh battery storage to meet local energy demand. Financial analysis shows the system is technically feasible and economically viable, with sensitivity testing confirming robustness. The optimized design provides a replicable model for rural electrification across Southern Africa.

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  title   = {Optimizing Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Communities: A Case Study of Ketane Village, Lesotho},
  author  = {K Sithole},
  journal = {International Journal of Apllied Mathematics},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.12732/ijam.v39i1s.1668},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.12732/ijam.v39i1s.1668}
}

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DOI

10.12732/ijam.v39i1s.1668

Countries

Lesotho

Categories

energy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation

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2026-04-29