Electricity Services in Remote Rural Communities

Electricity Services in Remote Rural Communities
Author: Teodoro Sanchez Campos
Publisher: ITDG Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

- Describes the design and use of a particular management model for electricity services in isolated rural communities This book describes an innovative model for the organization of electricity services, developed and tested by Practical Action as part of its research and development into access to electricity services in remote rural areas and the sustainability of these services. This small enterprise model was designed with the clear objective of ensuring efficient financial and technical management to take into account the social and economic environment, and to encourage the committed participation of the community. The concept of private management is introduced, where a micro-enterprise is responsible for the running of the system and receives payment in exchange for the management of the service. To date, the model has been piloted in five small hydroelectric plants in the north of Peru, with very positive results. It is proposed that this model could also be used successfully in other energy-generating systems (diesel, solar, wind-powered) with only minor changes. This book will be of interest to all stakeholders in rural electrification: rural electrification organizations at government and private level, researchers on sustainable energy, implementers of rural energy schemes, policy makers, and also students and teachers of courses related to rural energy.

Energy Analysis and Policy

Energy Analysis and Policy
Author: Mohan Munasinghe
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483162079

Energy Analysis and Policy: Selected Works discusses the major aspect of electricity economics, including pricing, demand forecasting, investment analysis, and system reliability. This book provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the diversity of problems in analyzing energy markets and designing sound energy policies. Organized into 14 chapters, this book first discusses the energy economics in developing countries; integrated national energy planning (INEP) in developing countries; energy pricing; practical application of INEP using microcomputers; and energy strategies for oil-importing developing countries. Subsequent chapters describe the energy demand management and conservation; national energy policy implementation; energy demand analysis and forecasting; and energy project evaluation and planning. Other chapters explore non-conventional energy project analysis and national energy policy; rural energy issues and supply options; and bioenergy management policy. Rural-industrial energy and fossil fuel issues, as well as energy R&D decision-making in developing countries, are also presented. As the issues in this book are very important, this book will be helpful to a wide and appreciative audience.

Selling Power

Selling Power
Author: John L. Neufeld
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 022639963X

The economics of electric utilities -- Early commercialization -- The first electric utilities -- The adoption of state commission rate regulation -- Growth and growing pains -- Public utility holding companies: opportunity and crisis -- Public utility holding companies: indictment and "death sentence"--Hydroelectricity and the federal government -- Rural electrification -- Conclusion and a look forward from 1940

Achieving Universal Electricity Access in Indonesia

Achieving Universal Electricity Access in Indonesia
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9292572695

Indonesia has achieved an impressive 84% electrification ratio, but faces significant challenges in reaching the remaining 16% of its households. This report describes Indonesia’s electrification environment and identifies barriers to achieving universal electricity access. Principles drawn from international best practices such as government commitment, enabling institutional environments, adequate and sustainable financing, and stakeholder coordination are discussed in the context of Indonesia’s energy sector. The report gives recommendations for establishing service standards, streamlining financing, setting appropriate targets, and monitoring and evaluation, as well as near-term steps to help achieve universal electricity access.

Rural Electrification Through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries

Rural Electrification Through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries
Author: Subhes Bhattacharyya
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1447146735

More than 1.3 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity. Although extension of the electricity grid remains the preferred mode of electrification, off-grid electrification can offer a solution to such cases. Rural Electrification through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries provides a review of rural electrification experiences with an emphasis on off-grid electrification and presents business-related aspects including participatory arrangements, financing, and regulatory governance. Organized in three parts, Rural Electrification through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries provides comprehensive coverage and state-of-the art reviews which appraise the reader of the latest trend in the thinking. The first part presents the background information on electricity access, discusses the developmental implications of lack of electricity infrastructure and provides a review of alternative off-grid technologies. The second part presents a review of experiences from various regions (South Asia, China, Africa, South East Asia and South America). Finally, the third part deals with business dimensions and covers participatory business models, funding challenges for electrification and regulatory and governance issues. Based on the research carried out under the EPSRC/ DfID funded research grant for off-grid electrification in South Asia, Rural Electrification through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries provides a multi-disciplinary perspective of the rural electrification challenge through off-grid systems. Providing a practical introduction for students, this is also a key reference for engineers and governing bodies working with off-grid electrification.

The Welfare Impact of Rural Electrification

The Welfare Impact of Rural Electrification
Author:
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Business
ISBN: 0821373684

Rural electrification can have many benefits-not only bringing lighting, but improving the quality of health care, spreading information and supporting productive enterprises. The extent of these benefits has been questioned, arguing that they may be insufficient to justify the investment costs. This book quantifies these benefits. It finds that the benefits can indeed be high, substantially outweighing the costs, and that consumer willingness to pay is generally sufficient to achieve financial sustainability. However, benefits could be increased further by providing smart subsidies to assist connections for poorer households, promote productive uses and further consumer education.

Power for All

Power for All
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh Banerjee
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464803412

India is a leading developing country in providing electricity to rural and urban populations. By late 2012, the national electricity grid had reached 92 percent of India's rural villages, or about 880 million people. Yet, approximately 311 million people-mostly those in rural areas-still live without electricity. Less than half of all households in the poorest income group have electricity. Even among households with electricity, hundreds of millions lack reliable supply and experience power cuts almost daily. Achieving universal access to electricity by 2030 is not fi nancially prohibitive for India. The challenge of providing electricity for all is achievable, ensuring that India joins such countries as China and Brazil in reaching out to even its remotest populations. Policies will need to be aligned with the principles followed in other successful international programs. The potential benefi ts of electrifi cation for those without service are quite high. The benefi ts of lighting alone would approximately equal the investments necessary to extend electricity for all. Households with electricity consume more than 100 times as much light as do households with kerosene for about the same amount of money. Without quality energy services, households often face entrenched poverty, poor delivery of social services, and limited opportunities for women and girls. This book will be of interest to a wide audience, including policy makers, experts and managers in the international development community, and those in academia.

Microgrids for Rural Areas

Microgrids for Rural Areas
Author: Rajeev Kumar Chauhan
Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2020-07-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1785619985

Large rural areas in some regions of the world are still grappling with the challenge of electrification. The optimal solution is to provide reliable energy without adding more fossil fuel plants by using distributed renewable generation. Microgrids are part of that solution; they are small networks of electricity users, with a local generator that is attached to a centralized larger grid, but which is also able to function independently. They need to be robust and resilient in order to provide reliable power, including in harsh climates. For remote areas microgrids have the advantage of offering an electricity supply even if there are problems with the larger power grid. This book focuses on the challenges of rural electrification, particularly in poorer regions. It covers low voltage DC distribution system for various applications including charging of electric vehicles (EV). Written by a large team of authors with a wide range of relevant experiences, the book addresses microgrid architectures, converters, energy storage, control, EV integration, business models and economic scheduling, and the role of blockchain technology. The authors have used case studies to provide illustrative examples of the technologies discussed and solutions proposed.

Sustainable Energy Solutions for Remote Areas in the Tropics

Sustainable Energy Solutions for Remote Areas in the Tropics
Author: Oktoviano Gandhi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2020-04-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030419525

This book covers multifaceted aspects of sustainable energy solutions for remote areas in the tropics, particularly focusing on Southeast Asia. With insights from both the academic world and real-life implementation, readers will gain an overview of the range of energy problems currently facing the remote tropics, and what potential solutions are available. The book provides a detailed overview of various energy needs in the Southeast Asian tropics, a region where a significant portion of the population still lives without access to electricity. It not only addresses technical solutions to the energy problems but also tackles the social and wider implications, offering readers a more holistic understanding of the potential held by renewable energy. The chapters are structured to present first an overview of the problem at hand, and then a description of the technologies that could potentially solve it. Applications of the technologies; business models that are now available or being developed; the impact of the technologies; and future, more sustainable solutions are all discussed. Given its in-depth analysis, the book will be of interest to energy professionals in the tropics, energy policymakers, and students studying sustainable energy.