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Off-grid households’ preferences for electricity services: Policy implications for mini-grid deployment in rural Tanzania

Cheng Wen, Jon C. Lovett, Emmanuel J. Kwayu, Consalva J. Msigwa · 2022 · Energy Policy

Summary. Mini-grid electricity projects in rural Tanzania face revenue challenges that limit expansion. This study surveyed off-grid households to understand their preferences for electricity services. Households showed diverse preferences linked to gender, income, and energy behaviors. The researchers recommend tiered tariff structures tailored to different customer segments, competition with solar home systems, and targeted support for female-led households to improve mini-grid financial viability and deployment.

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Wen, C., Lovett, J. C., Kwayu, E. J., & Msigwa, C. J.. (2022). Off-grid households’ preferences for electricity services: Policy implications for mini-grid deployment in rural Tanzania. Energy Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2022.113304

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DOI
10.1016/j.enpol.2022.113304
Countries
Tanzania
Regions
Africa
Categories
energy, policy
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2026-04-28