Journal articles: 'Rural electrification'

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Holland, Ray, Lahiru Perera, Teodoro Sanchez, and Rona Wilkinson. "Decentralised rural electrification." Refocus 2, no. 6 (July 2001): 28–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1471-0846(01)80060-3.

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Ranganathan, V. "Rural electrification revisited." Energy Policy 21, no. 2 (February 1993): 142–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0301-4215(93)90136-4.

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Lorenzo, E. "Photovoltaic Rural Electrification." Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 5, no. 1 (January 1997): 3–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1099-159x(199701/02)5:1<3::aid-pip158>3.0.co;2-h.

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Kumar, Dr D. R. V. A. Sharath, and J. Nageswar Reddy. "Rural Electrification by Solar Power LEDs." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-1, Issue-5 (August 31, 2017): 969–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd2351.

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Lakshmanasamy, T. "THE DIFFERENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN INDIA: QUANTILE REGRESSION ESTIMATION." MAN, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY 3, no. 1 (2022): 175–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.47509/mes.2022.v03i01.13.

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Rural electrification not only provides affordable modern energy to rural households at a cheaper price but also improves the quality of life and economic development of the rural sector. The welfare gains of electricity are not the same across households. This paper tries to understand who benefits the most from rural electrification - the poor or the rich rural households. The differential effects of rural electrification on household income and expenditures on health and children’s education are estimated using the 2011-2012 IHDS-II survey data applying the quantile regression method. The estimated results show that household electrification increases both household income and expenditure. The higher-income rural households benefit more than the lower-income households from rural electrification. The upper-income rural households gain more in terms of the education of children relative to poor-income households from rural electrification. Rural electrification benefits are higher for median health expenditure households than either for lower or upper quantile households. The larger benefits from rural electrification accrue to the better-off rural households through higher consumption and use of electricity for many productive uses and electrification benefits accrue from multiple channels.

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Kapoor, Rajat. "PICO Power A Boon For Rural Electrification." International Journal of Scientific Research 2, no. 9 (June 1, 2012): 159–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/22778179/sep2013/57.

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Huacuz, J. M., and A. M. Martínez. "Renewable energy rural electrification." Natural Resources Forum 19, no. 3 (August 1995): 223–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-8947.1995.tb00612.x.

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Lewis, P. "Rural electrification in Nicaragua." IEEE Technology and Society Magazine 16, no. 2 (1997): 6–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/44.592251.

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van den Broek, Richard, and Lex Lemmens. "Rural electrification in Tanzania." Energy Policy 25, no. 1 (January 1997): 43–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0301-4215(96)00102-4.

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., Nanda Shivamoggi. "RURAL ELECTRIFICATION-SOLAR WAY." International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology 05, no. 11 (November 25, 2016): 34–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0511007.

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Femi Oluwatoyin Omole, Oladiran Kayode Olajiga, and Tosin Michael Olatunde. "CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES IN RURAL ELECTRIFICATION: A REVIEW OF GLOBAL POLICIES AND CASE STUDIES." Engineering Science & Technology Journal 5, no. 3 (March 24, 2024): 1031–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.51594/estj.v5i3.956.

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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 of global policies and case studies related to challenges and successes in rural electrification. The challenges in rural electrification are multifaceted and often rooted in economic, geographic, and social factors. Limited financial resources, vast and difficult terrains, and sparse population density pose significant hurdles. Additionally, socio-cultural aspects and community dynamics influence the acceptance and sustainability of electrification projects. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for the success of rural electrification initiatives. On the policy front, various nations and international organizations have implemented diverse approaches to tackle these challenges. This review examines the effectiveness of different policy frameworks, exploring their impact on the speed and sustainability of rural electrification. Policies encompass financial incentives, regulatory frameworks, and technology deployment strategies, with an emphasis on fostering public-private partnerships. The paper also delves into case studies from different regions, providing insights into both successful and unsuccessful attempts at rural electrification. Examining these cases helps identify common patterns, lessons learned, and best practices that can inform future initiatives. Successful projects often involve a combination of innovative financing models, community engagement, and the integration of renewable energy sources tailored to local conditions. This paper underscores the importance of a holistic and context-specific approach to rural electrification. Global policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders can draw valuable lessons from both challenges and successes to refine strategies and enhance the impact of rural electrification initiatives worldwide. As the world continues to strive for universal energy access, this review contributes to the ongoing dialogue on shaping effective policies and practices in the realm of rural electrification. Keywords: Rural Electrification, Global Policies, Renewable Energy, Energy Financing, Review.

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Akpandjar, George, Conrad Puozaa, and Peter Quartey. "Explaining Fertility Variation in Rural Communities: The Role of Electricity in Ghana." Economies 6, no. 3 (July 16, 2018): 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/economies6030040.

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We believe the massive rural electrification, which began in 1992, played a significant role in the varying fertility rates across rural Ghana. Rural households with electricity, tend to have fewer children ever born to a woman than households without electricity. Using control function regressions, we identify the contribution of electrification to the rural-rural variation in fertility by exploiting the exogenous variations in the access rate to electricity at the district-level. Our results indicate that electrification contributes to a fall in fertility among rural women by between one and three children. These results are qualitatively similar to results from our two-stage least squares estimations and counterfactual analysis. Although our results may not reflect what happens in other countries, they suggest that electrification reduces fertility and should be considered when examining the costs and benefits of rural electrification programs in developing countries.

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Herbert, Eti Best. "America or India: Identifying a Suitable Off-Grid Rural Electrification Model for Nigeria." Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy (The) 13, no. 1 (May 24, 2022): 36–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jsdlp.v13i1.2.

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Most Nigerian living in the rural areas lack access to electricity due to lack of connectivity to the national grid network. The national grid expansion strategy to rural areas has not yielded much result due to financing and centralised approach. Off-grid electricity is considered more suitable for rapid electrification of rural areas. This paper examined the American and Indian approach to rural electrification and derived suitable lessons for Nigeria. While America ensured a robust national grid network to service rural areas, India adopted the renewable energy based off-grid options, thereby becoming the fastest developing country in rural electrification. Keywords: Rural Electrification; Off-grid, National Grid; Renewable Energy; Financing; Decentralisation

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Tang, Wei, Gang Feng, Qingkun Tan, Zhao Xu, Kaihui Feng, and Xingguo Lu. "Current situation and trend analysis of rural electrification in China." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1171, no. 1 (April 1, 2023): 012016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1171/1/012016.

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Abstract Energy is the foundation of economic and social development. With the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, the primary, secondary and tertiary industries in rural areas have achieved integrated development, and the living environment has been increasingly improved, promoting the clean and electrified development of rural energy consumption. The development of rural electrification involves many aspects and is related to the future of rural. Based on agricultural production and rural life, this paper analyzes the current situation of rural electrification from energy consumption, electrification growth rate, electricity load characteristics and regional variations. Through building a forecasting model of rural production and living energy demand, this paper forecasts the level of rural energy consumption, analyze the development trend of rural electrification, and put forward relevant conclusions and suggestions.

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Olatunji, Ogunjuyigbe Ayodeji Samson, Ayodele Temitope Raphael, and Ibitoye Tahir Yomi. "Hydrokinetic Energy Opportunity for Rural Electrification in Nigeria." International Journal of Renewable Energy Development 7, no. 2 (July 10, 2018): 183–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/ijred.7.2.183-190.

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This paper is part of the ongoing research by the Power, Energy, Machine and Drive (PEMD) research group of the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Ibadan. The paper presents various sites with possible hydrokinetic energy potential in Nigeria with the aim of quantifying their energy potential for rural electrification application. Overview of hydrokinetic technology is also presented with the view of highlighting the opportunities and the challenges of the technology for rural electrification. A case study of using hydrokinetic turbine technology in meeting the energy demand of a proposed civic center in a remote community is demonstrated. Some of the key findings revealed that Nigeria has many untapped hydrokinetic potential site and if adequately harnessed can improve the energy poverty and boost economic activities especially in the isolated and remote rural communities, where adequate river water resource is available. The total estimated untapped hydrokinetic energy potential in Nigeria is 111.15MW with the Northern part of the country having 68.18MW while the Southern part has 42.97MW. The case study shows that harnessing hydrokinetic energy of potential site is promising for rural electrification. This paper is important as it will serve as an initial requirement for optimal investment in hydrokinetic power development in Nigeria.Article History: Received November 16th 2017; Received in revised form April 7th 2018; Accepted April 15th 2018; Available onlineHow to Cite This Article: Olatunji, O.A.S., Raphael, A.T. and Yomi, I.T. (2018) Hydrokinetic Energy Opportunity for Rural Electrification in Nigeria. Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 7(2), 183-190.https://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.7.2.183-190

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Dugasan, Jennylyn Frances E., Jennifer Jane S. Napallatan, Fei Dhania V. Nip, and Ronaldo R. Cabauatan. "A Study on the Impact of Rural Electrification on the Agricultural Productivity in MIMAROPA-Region 4B, Philippines." Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies 9, no. 1 (February 16, 2022): 18–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.20448/ajssms.v9i1.3703.

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This study examines the effect of rural electrification to agricultural productivity in the MIMAROPA-Region 4B, Philippines. Rural electrification is said to have a significant benefit particularly in agricultural productivity. There are several challenges among the implementation of rural electrification. Low rural incomes can make it difficult to afford and long distances mean more power losses, as well as costly customer service and equipment maintenance. This research proves that rural electrification positively affects agricultural productivity. A multiple regression analysis will be used to evaluate the data to be obtained and determine the relationship between the regressors and the dependent variable. For this study, the independent variables are the percentage of rural electrification (RE), cost of electricity (CE), and the period of democracy (PD). Meanwhile, the dependent variable is agricultural productivity (AP). The data will be sourced from various government agencies in the Philippines including Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Agriculture MIMAROPA, and Philippine Statistics Authority MIMAROPA.

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Patil, Preeti Pawar, Rutuja Kole Patil, and Nikita Patil. "Dc House: An Alternate Solution for Rural Electrification." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-3, Issue-4 (June 30, 2019): 4–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd23279.

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Kyriakarakos, George, Athanasios T. Balafoutis, and Dionysis Bochtis. "Proposing a Paradigm Shift in Rural Electrification Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa through Agriculture." Sustainability 12, no. 8 (April 12, 2020): 3096. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12083096.

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Almost one billion people in the world still do not have access to electricity. Most of them live in rural areas of the developing world. Access to electricity in the rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa is only 28%, roughly 600 million people. The financing of rural electrification is challenging and, in order to accomplish higher private sector investments, new innovative business models have to be developed. In this paper, a new approach in the financing of microgrid electrification activities is proposed and investigated. In this approach, agriculture related businesses take the lead in the electrification activities of the surrounding communities. It is shown that the high cost of rural electrification can be met through the increased value of locally produced products, and cross-subsidization can take place in order to decrease the cost of household electrification. The approach is implemented in a case study in Rwanda, through which the possibility of local agricultural cooperatives leading electrification activities is demonstrated.

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Kareithi, Rosemary, and George Muhua. "Factors Influencing Implementation of Rural Electrification Programme in Kenya: A Case of Kieni East Sub County, Nyeri County." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 14, no. 21 (July 31, 2018): 236. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2018.v14n21p236.

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The Government of Kenya through numerous policies and programmes have come up with the rural electrification programmes which is to play a crucial role in the provision of electricity to rural areas in a bid to spur human, social and economic development in the Country. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the implementation of rural electrification programme in Kieni East Sub County, Nyeri County. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study was 4289 households and 10 Rural Electrification Authority Team in Kieni East Sub County. Simple random sampling and Purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 94 households and 5 Rural Electrification Authority Officials. The data was collected through structured questionnaires. Reliability of the questionnaires and validity was tested through piloting. Ethics in research was observed and responses were handled with utmost confidentiality, while the study ensured fair gender representation of respondents. The data was analyzed using through descriptives and presented through tables and graphs. The study found that funding, cost of electricity, alternative sources of power and demand affected implementation of Rural Electrification Programme to a great extent. Thus, these factors play a key role in determining the success of the implementation of Rural Electrification Programme in Kieni East Sub County. The study recommended that subsidizing of consumer connections cost, wiring material cost and unit cost of energy should be lowered and also provision of incentives for investments in alternative power sources such as allocation of sufficient funds and timely disbursement for implementation of grid extension in Kieni East should be encouraged by involving policy makers and the government in formulation of policies favorable for the implementation of Rural Electrification Programme in rural areas of Kenya. The study suggests that further studies should be carried out on the influence of institutional factors on the implementation of rural electrification programs in Kenya.

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Downer, D. "Rural electrification scheme in Uganda." Power Engineering Journal 15, no. 4 (August 1, 2001): 185–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/pe:20010403.

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Owen, E. L. "Rural electrification: the long struggle." IEEE Industry Applications Magazine 4, no. 3 (1998): 6, 8, 10–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/2943.667902.

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Javadi, F. S., B. Rismanchi, M. Sarraf, O. Afshar, R. Saidur, H. W. Ping, and N. A. Rahim. "Global policy of rural electrification." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 19 (March 2013): 402–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.11.053.

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Pearce, David, and Michael Webb. "Rural electrification in developing countries." Energy Policy 15, no. 4 (August 1987): 329–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0301-4215(87)90023-1.

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Cook, Paul. "Infrastructure, rural electrification and development." Energy for Sustainable Development 15, no. 3 (September 2011): 304–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2011.07.008.

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Foley, Gerald. "Rural electrification: The institutional dimension." Utilities Policy 2, no. 4 (October 1992): 283–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0957-1787(92)90005-4.

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Smith, R. A., and O. J. Mesa. "A Rural Electrification Expansion Model." International Transactions in Operational Research 3, no. 3-4 (October 1996): 319–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3995.1996.tb00056.x.

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Forsha, Michael D., and Kenneth E. Nichols. "Power plants for rural electrification." Renewable Energy 10, no. 2-3 (February 1997): 409–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0960-1481(96)00098-5.

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Inversin, Allen R. "New designs for rural electrification." Energy for Sustainable Development 1, no. 6 (March 1995): 46–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0973-0826(08)60101-5.

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Zomers, Adriaan. "The challenge of rural electrification." Energy for Sustainable Development 7, no. 1 (March 2003): 69–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0973-0826(08)60349-x.

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Mrohs, Mark. "Training and photovoltaic rural electrification." Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 6, no. 5 (September 1998): 307–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1099-159x(1998090)6:5<307::aid-pip240>3.0.co;2-y.

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Harbison, Sarah F., and Warren C. Robinson. "Rural electrification and fertility change." Population Research and Policy Review 4, no. 2 (June 1985): 149–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf00127549.

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Munisi, Heavenlight M., and Santos Kihwele. "Rural Electrification using Iliceto Shield Wire Scheme in Developing Countries: Tanzania Case Study." Tanzania Journal of Science 47, no. 5 (December 1, 2021): 1570–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/tjs.v47i5.7.

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Rural electrification rate in Tanzania is still very low despite the efforts made by the Rural Energy Agency (REA) in Tanzania. Rural electrification using medium voltage (MV) method has two major obstacles. First obstacle is high cost associated with the cost of extending the grid electricity to rural areas. Second obstacle is remoteness of the villages, which leads to high power loss during transmission. In lieu of economic extension of rural electrification areas, this paper proposes a low cost solution of Iliceto Shield Wire Scheme (ISWS). This technique involves insulating shield wires (SW) from high voltage (132-400 kV) transmission line and energizing (11-33 kV) them from nearby substation at one line and use ground as MV phase conductor. The paper undertakes literature review of ISWS technology as installed in other developing countries. After that, a case study is selected in Mpaji village in Tanga region Tanzania. Analysis was made on voltage drop, power flow and cost for rural electrification using ISWS technology. Using ISWS for Mpaji village resulted in 10.89% voltage drop with total investment cost of about 49.4% compared to MV conventional method. Keywords: Iliceto Shield Wire Scheme (ISWS), Medium Voltage, Rural Electrification

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Taylor, Matthew J. "Electrifying Rural Guatemala: Central Policy and Rural Reality." Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy 23, no. 2 (April 2005): 173–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/c14r.

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Towards the end of the 20th century Guatemala embarked on an ambitious rural electrification plan: central planners in the Ministry of Energy and Mines hope to connect 90% of homes to the national electricity grid by 2004. Energy for the increased demand comes from floating power plants anchored in Guatemala's Pacific port, a new coal-fired power plant, and numerous small-scale hydroelectric plants. So far, rural electrification, in terms of connected households, has proceeded to plan. However, the success of the rural electrification program belies energy realities and the development needs of rural Guatemala. Data from in-depth interviews and household surveys in Ixcán, Guatemala, show that rural residents prefer other forms of development—like the introduction of potable water, or improved schooling. Electricity, farmers state, only provides rural families with a few hours of light at night because they cannot afford to pay for appliances or for increased consumption of electricity. Fieldwork in rural areas also reveals that the introduction of electricity will not change patterns of firewood consumption; firewood is the basic survival fuel for most rural Guatemalans. Development funds may be better spent on locally run and organized forestry initiatives to ensure reliable sources of firewood for the future.

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Akpojedje, France Onoabedje, and E. C. Mormah. "Transmission System and Rural Electrification Scheme in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, Constraints and Way forward." Journal of Advances in Science and Engineering 2, no. 2 (December 2, 2019): 9–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.37121/jase.v2i2.60.

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This paper x-rayed the transmission system and rural electrification scheme in Nigeria. The electric power transmission network and rural electrification scheme were critically reviewed in terms of issues, challenges, constraints, roles and current state of the power systems to identify their areas of strength and shortcomings in the Nigeria power sector. The paper further proposes the way forward to enhance the performance of the Nigeria’s electric power transmission system and rural electrification scheme.

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Parajuli, Pradip. "Rural Electrification: Prospects, Challenges and Role of Community for Bulk Buying Method in Rural Municipality of Lalitpur District." Patan Prospective Journal 2, no. 2 (December 31, 2022): 130–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ppj.v2i2.52913.

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Rural electrification is the process of bringing electrical power to rural and remote areas. Bulk buying method in rural electrification is when a licensed organization (cooperative in this case) buys electricity from NEA in bulk in cheaper price and distributes it to rural areas in normal prices. The profit generated will be used in the maintenance and expansion of the electric grid lines. The profit is also used in different awareness programs and uses of electricity. The Rural electrification via bulk buying method is a new type of rural electrification process. Despite this being used in some parts of Nepal from 2061 BS, it is not a wide spread process and people don’t know about it. The objective of this study is to find out about the benefit of this method over other electrification methods like solar, small hydropower plants. The different difficulties and hinder and faced by the rural population as well as the organizations trying to implement this process. The role of the community in the implementation and sustainability of this process and how it will impact their life. This methodology focuses on answering questions relating to “what” than the “why” of rural electrification. Descriptive as well as analytical methods are being used. Observation of the place and who the bulk buying method is being used and survey of the people was done for Descriptive method. Analysis method refers to the process of analyzing survey results from universe of the study. Rural areas are very isolated and the communities there have very different lifestyles than those of us living in urban areas where electricity is given. Rural electrification with the use improves individual’s quality of life, enables community services such as health and education (consumption use) and enables business entities to carry out professional activities (productive use) for rural populations. All of these benefits are possible without creating unintended negative consequences for local ecosystems and the global climate. Some people don’t believe that this process is good for these communities, but the advantages clearly show that electrification will benefit them and improve their quality of life.

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Richard, Lucas, Cédric Boudinet, Sanda A. Ranaivoson, Jean Origio Rabarivao, Archille Elia Befeno, David Frey, Marie-Cécile Alvarez-Hérault, Bertrand Raison, and Nicolas Saincy. "Development of a DC Microgrid with Decentralized Production and Storage: From the Lab to Field Deployment in Rural Africa." Energies 15, no. 18 (September 14, 2022): 6727. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15186727.

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The rural electrification of Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia is crucial to end the energy poverty in which around 1 billion people are trapped. Swarm electrification, i.e., the progressive building of decentralized and decarbonized electric infrastructure in a bottom-up manner, tackles rural electrification challenges by quickly providing modern and reliable electricity services to unelectrified communities while fostering local socio-economic development. This paper follows the technological approach of this electrification model and presents the development of a DC microgrid with decentralized production and storage suitable for rural electrification. This DC microgrid aims at interconnecting nanogrids, small collective autonomous power units composed of a solar panel and a lead–acid battery for 4 to 6 households, to increase the electrical services brought to the community and enhance the economic sustainability of this rural electrification model. The design of the proposed microgrid as well as its control algorithm are thoroughly addressed and tested from software simulations and experimental testing to field deployment in Madagascar. Extensive software, experimental and field-tests results are illustrated, and the microgrid design feedback is given. This paper overall validates the proper operation of the proposed microgrid, confirming the technical feasibility of the swarm electrification approach.

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Korol, Vitaliy. ""Electricity Will Change the Village Face" (The Coverage of the Rural Electrification Process by the Local Press of Sumy Region during 1945-1955)." Sums'ka Starovyna (Ancient Sumy Land), no. 62 (2023): 5–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.21272/starovyna.2023.62.1.

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The article is devoted to the analysis of the characteristic features of the coverage of the rural electrification process by the local press of Sumy Oblast in the second half of the 1940s - the first half of the 1950s. It is estimated that during the first post-war decade, printed materials that touched on the topic of rural electrification in the columns of the Sumy regional newspaper were most often published in 1948-1951. This demonstrates the degree of attention paid to the process by the authorities and corresponds to the activity of efforts to implement it at that time. In general, according to the content, all materials of the regional press devoted to rural electrification are divided into several groups: 1) reports, information about the opening of new electric power facilities; 2) visual materials dedicated to rural electrification (maps, photos); 3) publications devoted to the use of electricity, the consequences of electrification for the village; 4) criticism, complaints about shortcomings, coverage of electrification problems on the ground. The given division is to a certain extent conditional, since the same publication could be assigned to two or even more groups at once in terms of content. The coverage of rural electrification in the local press was part of the campaigning and propaganda support of the mentioned process and was characterized by richness in form and content. The significant informativeness of this mass of information makes it a valuable source for further prospective studies of the problems of post-war rural development both at the regional level and within the territorial boundaries of all of Ukraine.

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Aswar, Sagarkumar J. "Locally Manufactured Small Wind Turbine For Rural Home Electrification." International Journal of Scientific Research 1, no. 6 (June 1, 2012): 43–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/22778179/nov2012/15.

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Pandey, Ram Chandra. "Rural Entrepreneurship through Electricity." Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment 4 (May 24, 2009): 36–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hn.v4i0.1823.

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Rural electrification in Nepal is supported mostly by bilateral donors and banks as a top down supply driven activity with emphasis on generation and transmission, but not focusing on supplying electricity to the maximum number of rural people. In the past, rural electrification was awarded as political favors, leading to inefficiency. Further, it could not further the efficient development of energy, which requires marketing innovation. The result of such rural power distribution created a condition where everybody was at fault and a loser. An innovative approach involving the rural communities has the potential of reversing this trend, and allowing communities themselves to manage local rural electrification systems. This approach has raised public interest in Community Development and Rural Electrification with the establishment of about 450 rural electricity communities in Nepal. In anticipation, these communities are willingly contributing 20% matching fund of total rural electrifi cation cost. Since 2003 to 2008, 189,770 households (about 45,000 households annually) have gotten access to electricity in rural areas through the promotion of community-based electricity development. Clearly, this is a signifi cant positive response from the rural population. Like community forestry before it, community rural electrifi cation is also a success story in Nepal. The new approach has paved the way to gender equality. It helped to generate more economic activities, to activate productive end use of electricity, developed rural entrepreneurship and released the poorest of poor population from the ‘bonds’ of the old social structure.Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment Issue No. 4, January, 2009 Page 36-39

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Eras-Almeida, Andrea A., Tatiana Vásquez-Hernández, Merlyn Johanna Hurtado-Moncada, and Miguel A. Egido-Aguilera. "A Comprehensive Evaluation of Off-Grid Photovoltaic Experiences in Non-Interconnected Zones of Colombia: Integrating a Sustainable Perspective." Energies 16, no. 5 (February 27, 2023): 2292. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16052292.

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This research presents the findings of an evaluation of off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems and their sustainability models in Colombia within the “Evaluation of Isolated Photovoltaic Systems and Their Sustainability Models” project supported by the Global Environment Fund (GEF). It involves the analysis of primary and secondary information on the photovoltaic energy projects for rural electrification in this country. Part of the information was obtained through interviews with different stakeholders who work in solar electrification in non-interconnected zones (NIZ), covering rural and island contexts. It was complemented by a comparative analysis of international projects implemented in Latin America. The results are shown as lessons learned, with a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) study representing the current situation of rural electrification with PV technology as perceived and describing the opportunities for the improvement of rural electrification strategies based on the successful experiences in the region. This research offers a comprehensive overview of how Colombian electrification could be led to address the last mile gap, integrating a solid sustainable perspective for the long-term view and ensuring community involvement towards a just energy transition. Therefore, this study proposes a series of guidelines to support those public policies that foster access to energy in the rural non-interconnected zones of Colombia.

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Basnet, Suman. "Nepal's Rapid Rural Electrification Achievement: A Review." Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology 18, no. 1 (June 29, 2024): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v18i1.67500.

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Nepal has been able to accelerate electricity access to rural areas very rapidly from early 2000s. Though the existing literature provides insights into the factors, enablers, challenges, and institutional models influencing rural electrification in Nepal, there is currently very little assessment of the specific factors that led to Nepal’s rapid rural electricity access in the first two decades of this century. This review paper investigates what spurred this rapid rural electrification in Nepal. The study employs a literature review approach and uses the multi-level perspective and energy justice frameworks for a holistic interpretation of findings of the literature review. Analysis of the findings from the literature review indicate that Nepal's rapid electrification can be assessed primarily through the perspectives of governance and policies. The discussion also touches on the institutional context, the politics surrounding the electrification transition, and policy innovations. The effectiveness of the polices is also analysed through an energy justice perspective. The analysis highlights challenges and disparities in geographical distribution and energy justice. The paper argues that Nepal’s rural electricity access was boosted by political and socio-economic conditions, like advent of democracy and large-scale foreign employment, and was propelled by innovative government policies for grid based and off-grid rural electrification. However, it also concludes that work still needs to be done from an energy justice perspective to bring about geographical and economic equity in the effort.

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Kamoru, T. Lawal. "Rural Electrification and the Uptake of Renewable Energy in Nigeria: Lessons from Kenya." American Journal of Environment and Climate 1, no. 2 (September 23, 2022): 59–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v1i2.353.

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Recent technology advancements have brought to the fore the role renewable energy can play in providing timely access to clean and affordable energy in the rural areas. Although rural electrification programme in Nigeria aims at harnessing renewable energy resources for improved electricity access, the contribution of renewable energy has remained marginal till date. The aim of this paper is to identify barriers to the uptake of renewable energy for improved access to electricity in the rural areas. The paper finds that inadequate funding of rural electrification programme, high initial costs of renewable energy technology, absence of community participation coupled with the absence of a body with specific mandate to promote the use of renewable energy for rural electrification are major barriers to the rural application of renewable energy. Failure of Nigeria to address the issues will have implications for electricity access in the rural areas.

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Mpangwire, Violah, Sarah Ainomugisha, and Benjamin Musiita. "Stakeholder Involvement and Team Capacity on the Performance of Rural Electrification Projects in Southwestern Uganda." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 16, no. 1(J) (April 7, 2024): 109–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v16i1(j).3714.

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This research delves into the dynamics of stakeholder involvement and team capacity in shaping the success of rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional design using a quantitative approach. Data was collected from a population of 38 rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. A sample of 34 projects was determined using Krejicie and Morgan's Table 1970, and these were selected through simple random sampling. Findings indicate significant positive relationships between stakeholder involvement, team capacity, and project performance. The analysis reveals that 41.9% of the variations in project performance are explained by stakeholder involvement and team capacity, with 58.1% unaccounted for, signaling potential avenues for future research. The study concludes by advocating for strategic interventions that prioritize stakeholder engagement and team capacity in rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. Therefore, it is important to emphasize the critical role of engaging stakeholders and enhancing team capabilities for successful rural electrification projects.

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Trotter, Philipp A. "Rural electrification, electrification inequality and democratic institutions in sub-Saharan Africa." Energy for Sustainable Development 34 (October 2016): 111–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2016.07.008.

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Greacen, Chris, and Nautilus Team. "Rural Re-electrification in the DPRK." Asian Perspective 26, no. 1 (2002): 57–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/apr.2002.0036.

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Mothilal Bhagavathy, Sivapriya, and Gobind Pillai. "PV Microgrid Design for Rural Electrification." Designs 2, no. 3 (September 12, 2018): 33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/designs2030033.

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There are high numbers of remote villages that still need electrification in some countries. Extension of the central electrical power network to these villages is not viable owing to the high costs and power losses involved. Isolated power systems such as rural microgrids based on renewables could be a potential solution. Photovoltaics (PV) technology is particularly suited for countries like India due to factors such as the available solar resource, the modularity of the technology and low technology costs. It was identified that unlike larger isolated power systems, rural microgrids have a low energy demand as the loads are mainly residential and street lighting. Hence, these microgrids could be of a single-phase configuration. At present, the typical procedure followed by planners of rural networks does not consider the importance of PV source siting and optimisation of network structure. An improved design procedure is introduced in this work based on the use of centres of moments for central PV system sizing, simulated annealing for network structure optimisation and load flow based parametric analysis for confirming the PV microgrid structure before detailed software-based PV design. Case studies of two remote villages are used to inform and illustrate the design procedure.

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jaiswal, Gaurav Kumar, Prashant Singh Rajpoot, Sharad Chandra Rajpoot, and Mamta singh. "Rural Electrification with Hybrid Power System." IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering 9, no. 3 (2014): 48–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/1676-09364852.

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Munasinghe, Mohan. "Rural electrification in the third world." Power Engineering Journal 4, no. 4 (1990): 189. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/pe:19900038.

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Egels, Niklas. "CSR in Electrification of Rural Africa." Journal of Corporate Citizenship 2005, no. 18 (June 1, 2005): 75–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.9774/gleaf.4700.2005.su.00011.

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Bensch, Gunther, Jochen Kluve, and Jörg Peters. "Impacts of rural electrification in Rwanda." Journal of Development Effectiveness 3, no. 4 (December 2011): 567–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19439342.2011.621025.

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