Mini Hydropower for Rural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author : Joseph A. Sarfoh
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 27,18 MB
Release : 1984*
Category :
ISBN :
Renewables and Energy for Rural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author : Maxwell Mapako
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,19 MB
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1848137702
Book Description
Energy supply is a key factor in economic and social development, but lack of modern energy in rural areas limits efforts to alleviate poverty and improve living standards. This book identifies the options for providing modern and improved renewables-based energy to low-income rural areas, with special emphasis on the productive uses. In the five countries represented - Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - the contributors focus on the advantages of a decentralized approach to energy delivery, the role of income-generating activities in attracting modern energy services to rural areas, and the barriers as well as opportunities that exist in the promotion of renewable energy technologies. The African Energy Policy Research Network (Afrepren) has built up an enviable reputation as the Continent‘s foremost platform for the development African energy professionals producing policy relevant work. This latest volume in their series of publications is a further contribution to addressing the practical energy needs of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mini Hydropower for Rural Development
Author : Thomas Meier
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 12,2 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 9783825855604
Book Description
Rural electrification enjoys high priority on Indonesia's development agenda. In remote villages located beyond the reach of national electricity grids, mini hydropower offers an environmentally friendly alternative to decentralized electricity generation. Technical assistance programs have successfully introduced mini hydro technology in developing countries but have often failed to attain sustainable plant operation. This book provides insight into the multifaceted conditions under which village communities are struggling to keep systems running. A new approach linking productive electricity use and mini hydro operation is developed which incorporates experiences of market-oriented approaches in small enterprise development. Village communities are no longer left alone after the commissioning of the plants but are continuously provided need-oriented services. The study is exceptional in that the approach is experimentally applied in an actual project involving a village-owned coffee roastery. It is shown that the new approach not only contributes to a sustainable electricity supply but also to village development.
From the Bottom Up
Author : Bernard Tenenbaum
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 41,20 MB
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1464801118
Book Description
This report describes the four basic types of on- and off-grid small power producers emerging in Africa and highlights the regulatory and policy questions that must be answered by electricity regulators, rural energy agencies, and ministries to promote commercially sustainable investments by private operators and community organizations.
Renewables for Energy Access and Sustainable Development in East Africa
Author : Manfred Hafner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 11,77 MB
Release : 2019-04-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030117359
Book Description
This short open access book investigates the role of renewable energy in East Africa to provide policy-relevant inputs for the achievement of a cost-effective electrification process in the region. For each country, the authors review the current situation in the domestic power sector, adopt a GIS-based approach to plot renewable energy resources potential, and review currently planned projects and projects under development, as well as the key domestic renewables regulations. Based on such information, least-cost 100% electrification scenarios by 2030 are then modelled and comparative results over the required capacity additions and investment are reported and discussed. The authors also inquire into some of the key technological, economic, policy, cooperation, and financing challenges to the development of a portfolio of renewables to promote energy access in a sustainable way, including a discussion of the challenges and opportunities that might stem from the interaction between local RE potential and natural gas resources currently under development in the region. To conclude, policy recommendations based on the book’s results and targeted at international cooperation and development institutions, local policymakers, and private stakeholders in the region are elaborated.
Sustainable Hydropower in West Africa
Author : Amos T. Kabo-Bah
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 25,88 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128130172
Book Description
Sustainable Hydropower in West Africa: Planning, Operation, and Challenges provides a comprehensive overview of the planning, deployment and management of hydropower in West Africa and similar regions. The authors use a practical approach to analyze available technology, modeling methodologies and sustainability aspects, such as the dependence between climate and hydropower, and socio-economic and environmental impacts. They discuss the need for innovative solutions and how to close research gaps in the field for this region. Although more than 50% of West Africa’s hydropower potential is still untapped, re-engineering and maintenance of existing hydropower plants is a key issue and is discussed. Issues of productivity and optimization are also covered, as well as the introduction of new technology and integration of hydropower into existing energy systems—renewable energy systems, in particular. Policy and regulation are also examined, considering competing needs when managing water resources. The final chapter offers a summary of activities, strategies, policies and technology for easy reference and practical use. Due to its wide coverage and real life examples, this is a useful reference for engineering professionals in the field of hydropower, working in West Africa and regions with similar conditions. This book helps engineers make technology and location decisions for planning, deploying and operating hydropower plants. The book’s accessible language and international authorship also allows for easy use by energy researchers, analysts and policy makers who need information for the analysis, modeling, financing, implementation and regulation of hydropower in West Africa and related regions. Presents the most current issues related to hydropower deployment and management in West Africa and regions with similar conditions Discusses key challenges, focusing on practical aspects and methodologies Explores the technological, sustainability and economic aspects to be considered when deploying, operating and maintaining hydropower plants in West Africa and similar regions
Economic Development of Rural Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Decentralized Energy-Water-Food Systems
Author : Sissi Adeli Bazan Santos
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,46 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic books
ISBN :
Book Description
Access to electricity is essential for humanity to develop. Nowadays, 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have no access to energy services, most of them living in rural areas. However, this region has an outstanding solar potential that could unlock cheap power generation through solar power systems. This raises the question of how rural communities in Africa could avail the benefits of renewable energy systems to gain access to electricity and develop sustainable and productive activities around while facing low purchase power, high interest rates, and high investment costs. The concept of decentralized energy-water-food system proposes a solution: it enables renewable energy access with biomass and solar energy for the private power of the local community, provides secure water supply and year-round irrigation, and increases their livelihood through the profitability of farming and generation of jobs. The concept is applied to a case study in rural Ghana and the least-cost design is obtained. An economic feasibility analysis is carried out on the evaluation of profitability and the total financial value generated for the main stakeholders. The results portrait the economic advantages of the proposed concept design,Äîa hybrid solar-biogas system,Äîto deliver affordable electricity, water, and food supply.
Rural Water Supply in Africa
Author : Peter Harvey
Publisher : WEDC, Loughborough University
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 22,38 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Hand pumps
ISBN : 1843800675
Book Description
This book is designed to assist those responsible for planning, implementing and supporting rural water supply prograames to increase sustainability.
Energy in Africa
Author : Manfred Hafner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 14,84 MB
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 331992219X
Book Description
This open access book presents a picture of the current energy challenges on the African continent (and the Sub-Saharan region in particular) and proposes pathways to an accelerated energy transition. Starting with an analysis of the status quo and the outlook for Africa’s energy demand and energy access, it provides an account of the available resources, including hydrocarbons and renewable energy resources, which are playing an increasingly crucial role. It then moves on to analyze the level of investment required to scale-up Africa’s energy systems, shedding light on the key barriers and elaborating on potential solutions. It also provides a suggestion for improving the effectiveness of EU–Africa cooperation. While mainly intended for policymakers and academics, this book also speaks to a broader audience interested in gaining an overview of the challenges and opportunities of the African energy sector today and in the future.
Small Hydroelectric Projects for Rural Development
Author : Louis J. Goodman
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 17,58 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Electrificación rural
ISBN :
