African Electoral Studies (Political Science focus)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Solar Microgrids in Off-Grid Senegalese Villages: An Assessment of Energy Access and Economic Impacts

Mamadou Diop, Department of Advanced Studies, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Ibrahima Niang, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Amadou Ndiaye, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Seyni Sène, Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18754944
Published: July 15, 2002

Abstract

Solar microgrids have been implemented in off-grid villages of Senegal as a solution to improve energy access and stimulate economic development. A comparative study design was employed, analysing data from multiple off-grid villages across Senegal over two years. Solar microgrids significantly increased electricity availability by 85% compared to pre-project levels, enhancing household productivity. The implementation of solar microgrids has led to substantial improvements in energy access and economic activity in Senegalese villages. Public policies should prioritise investment in off-grid electrification programmes to accelerate sustainable development. Solar Microgrids, Off-Grid Villages, Energy Access, Economic Impacts

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Mamadou Diop, Ibrahima Niang, Amadou Ndiaye, Seyni Sène (2002). Solar Microgrids in Off-Grid Senegalese Villages: An Assessment of Energy Access and Economic Impacts. African Electoral Studies (Political Science focus), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18754944
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Keywords

Sub-Saharanmicrogridsrenewable energyeconomic developmentpoverty alleviationcase studysustainable development

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