Rural electrification: An overview of optimization methods

B Akbas, AS Kocaman, D Nock, PA Trotter - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to provide “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030
under Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), rural electrification needs significant …

Electricity for all: The contribution of large-scale planning tools to the energy-access problem

P Ciller, S Lumbreras - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

A design and dispatch optimization algorithm based on mixed integer linear programming for rural electrification

L Moretti, M Astolfi, C Vergara, E Macchi… - Applied energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Off-grid microgrids constitute an increasingly viable alternative to grid extension for rural
electrification. Thanks to significant reductions in hardware cost, energy cost for off-grid …

Optimal electrification planning incorporating on-and off-grid technologies: the Reference Electrification Model (REM)

P Ciller, D Ellman, C Vergara… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In many parts of the world, access to basic electricity services remains a significant
challenge. The status quo mode of electrification is central grid extension; however, in many …

[HTML][HTML] Holistic MILP-based approach for rural electrification planning

A Dimovski, S Corigliano, D Edeme, M Merlo - Energy Strategy Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
This study proposes a procedure that can help address the challenge of achieving universal
energy access by facilitating the process of rural electrification. Our holistic methodology …

Optimal renewable integrated rural energy planning for sustainable energy development

MM Kamal, I Asharaf, E Fernandez - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The renewable energy sources substitute traditional generation systems that can supply
more reliable, environmentally friendly, and high-quality power. The off-grid electrification …

Multicriteria-based methodology for the design of rural electrification systems. A case study in Nigeria

M Juanpera, P Blechinger, L Ferrer-Martí… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Hybrid renewable energy systems for sustainable rural development: Perspectives and challenges in energy systems modeling

LE Natividad, P Benalcazar - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRESs) have proven to be viable solutions for rural
electrification. They not only electrify rural locations but also provide environmentally …

Challenges and successes in rural electrification: a review of global policies and case studies

FO Omole, OK Olajiga, TM Olatunde - Engineering Science & Technology …, 2024 - fepbl.com
Rural electrification is a critical aspect of sustainable development, aiming to bridge the
energy gap in remote and underserved areas. This paper provides a comprehensive review …

Using energy conservation-based demand-side management to optimize an off-grid integrated renewable energy system using different battery technologies

PP Kumar, A Rahman, RSS Nuvvula, I Colak… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Rural electrification is necessary for both the country's development and the well-being of
the villagers. The current study investigates the feasibility of providing electricity to off-grid …