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Techno-economic analysis of sustainable rural electrification through hybrid renewable energy microgrids

Awais Javeed Rana Muhammad Shahid Yaqub, Muhammad Umair Iftikhar, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Muhammad Waseem · 2026 · Results in Engineering

Summary. This paper analyzes hybrid renewable energy microgrids for electrifying remote rural areas in Pakistan's KPK and Sindh provinces. The researchers compared different system configurations—including PV-hydro-battery and PV-battery options—using techno-economic analysis. A PV-hydro-battery system in Ayun Chitral achieved the lowest costs, while renewable microgrids could reduce emissions by up to 95%. The study provides practical guidance for Pakistan to expand renewable energy access in unelectrified locations.

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Yaqub, A. J. R. M. S., Iftikhar, M. U., Kazmi, S. A. A., & Waseem, M.. (2026). Techno-economic analysis of sustainable rural electrification through hybrid renewable energy microgrids. Results in Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2026.109939

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DOI
10.1016/j.rineng.2026.109939
Countries
Pakistan
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, climate-and-environment, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-08-01