The Impact of an Electrical Mini-grid on the Development of a Rural Community in Kenya

The Impact of an Electrical Mini-grid on the Development of a Rural Community in Kenya

Electrical mini-grids can provide electrification to rural communities far from the national network. However the benefits of such schemes are disputed. We observed changes in two matched trading-centres in Makueni County, Kenya, neither of which were initially electrified. During the study a solar...

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Main Authors: AbuBakr Bahaj, Luke Blunden, Christopher Kanani, Patrick James, Isaac Kiva, Zoë Matthews, Heather Price, Hildah Essendi, Jane Falkingham, Gerard George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
energy access
rural electrification
electrical mini-grids
solar PV
Kenya
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/5/778

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