This work presents and examines the mathematical methods utilised for electrification
planning in rural environments with decentralised energy sources. The main objective is to …

Multi-criteria decision-making methods have emerged as a very useful tool to find solutions
under different criteria or conflicting points of view, also in energy planning. However, social …

There is a huge need for investment for the electrification of rural areas in developing
countries. Any effective approach to this enormous task requires strategic planning that …

Numerous models have been developed to aid in the decision making process to identify
the most suitable energy provision options for a given community or area. Some models …

Selection of suitable energy solutions for a rural location seems complicated while
addressing multiple and simultaneous technical, social, economic and environmental traits …

Electrification with micro-grids is receiving increasing attention to electrify rural areas in
developing countries. However, determining the best local supply solution is a complex …

Rural electrification (RE) can be modelled as a multifactorial task connected to a large
number of variables: decision makers need to choose the appropriate options by …

Providing electricity access in remote and rural areas across the world has always been
economically and technically challenging. Prioritising energy sources to electrify a remote …

Stand-alone electrification systems based on the use of renewable energies are suitable to
electrify isolated rural communities in developing countries. For their design several support …

Planning is what sustains an energy system. It is a process of analysis and ongoing decision
making about what resources and energy technologies to use when supplying energy to …