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Preliminary identification of potential markets for off-grid electrification: Tool development and a case study of Ghana
(Taylor & Francis, 2016-07-22)
With more than 1 billion people lacking access to electricity in the world, ensuring universal access to electricity by 2030 remains a major challenge which cannot be left to the government initiatives alone. Access to ...
A review of the energy situation in Asia
(Routledge, 2017-10-17)
This chapter presents a stylised overview of energy situation in Asia covering the developments since 1990. The primary energy requirement of the region has grown significantly during this period as China emerged as the ...
Sustainable Energy Development Index: A multi-dimensional indicator for measuring sustainable energy development
(Elsevier, 2014-10)
This paper proposes an indicator to measure sustainable energy development, SEDI. The method is explained and using available data, its computation for developing countries is highlighted. The results are then compared ...
Analysis of off-grid electricity system at Isle of Eigg (Scotland): Lessons for developing countries
(Elsevier, 2015-09)
This paper analyses the off-grid electricity system in Isle of Eigg and compares its system design with an optimal design obtained through HOMER simulation tool. It then analyses whether such a system can be used in ...
Comparing European CO2 emission trends before and after the 2008 economic crisis: A case study of four European countries
(International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development, 2018-05)
The paper investigates and compares the evolution in carbon dioxide emissions in 4 major economies of the European Union (Germany, France, United Kingdom, and Spain) between the period of economic growth (2004 – 2008) and ...
A conceptual framework for vulnerability assessment of climate change impact on critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta
(MDPI, 2018-02-12)
The impact of climate change on the Niger Delta is severe as extreme weather events have inflicted various degrees of stress on critical oil/gas infrastructure. Typically, assets managers and government agencies lack of a ...
Expanding electricity capacity in Thailand to meet the twin challenges of supply security and environmental protection
(Elsevier, 2008-04-22)
Rapid growth in electricity demand in Thailand is a major challenge for electric utilities trying to ensure adequate supply. Continued reliance on natural gas for power supply makes the supply mix nondiversified and exposes ...