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Methodological Evaluation of Off-Grid Communities Systems in Rwanda Using Difference-in-Differences Approach

Murimirwa Rugamba, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Uwinyinya Uwiringiime, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Nyirabugyi Niyonzima, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Rwanda Kasamihoro Kigamenyiko, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18818378
Published: March 12, 2005

Abstract

Off-grid communities in Rwanda rely on various systems for electricity supply, including solar panels and battery storage. These systems are critical for sustainable development but their reliability remains uncertain. A meta-analysis approach will be employed to synthesize findings from various studies on off-grid communities in Rwanda. The DiD model will estimate the impact of system changes by comparing treated and control groups across time. The DiD analysis revealed a significant improvement (p < 0.05) in system reliability post-intervention, with approximately 60% reduction in reported power outages compared to pre-intervention periods. This study provides robust evidence on the effectiveness of off-grid community systems in Rwanda using the DiD model, offering insights for policy and future research. Policy makers should consider these findings when implementing or upgrading off-grid solutions, while further studies are needed to explore system efficiency under different environmental conditions. off-grid communities, reliability assessment, difference-in-differences, Rwanda The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Murimirwa Rugamba, Uwinyinya Uwiringiime, Nyirabugyi Niyonzima, Kasamihoro Kigamenyiko (2005). Methodological Evaluation of Off-Grid Communities Systems in Rwanda Using Difference-in-Differences Approach. African Development Geography (Geography/Development/Social), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18818378

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Off-gridRwandaSub-SaharanMethodologyEnergy AccessPanel StudyImpact Analysis

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