Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

View Issue TOC

Methodological Assessment of Off-Grid Community Systems in Senegal Using Time-Series Forecasting for Reliability Measurement

Diakhate Guindo, Department of Crop Sciences, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar Mbaye Diop, Department of Animal Science, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar Sall Sow, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18906100
Published: May 9, 2010

Abstract

Off-grid community systems in Senegal are increasingly important for ensuring reliable access to electricity without reliance on traditional grid infrastructure. The study employs a combination of data analysis techniques including time-series forecasting models such as ARIMA (AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average) to evaluate system performance in Senegal's agricultural sector. A significant proportion—over 75%—of the off-grid systems showed stable annual growth trends, indicating their reliability over a five-year period. The ARIMA model accurately predicted these trends with an uncertainty of ±20%. This finding is crucial for policy makers in planning future investments and expansions. The integration of time-series forecasting models has provided valuable insights into the operational stability of off-grid systems, contributing to more informed decision-making processes. Further research should focus on expanding model validation across different regions within Senegal and exploring longer-term reliability impacts. Off-Grid Systems, Time-Series Forecasting, ARIMA, Reliability Measurement, Senegal Agriculture The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Diakhate Guindo, Mbaye Diop, Sall Sow (2010). Methodological Assessment of Off-Grid Community Systems in Senegal Using Time-Series Forecasting for Reliability Measurement. African Horticulture Studies (Agri/Plant Science), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18906100

Keywords

Sub-Saharanrural electrificationrenewable energyforecasting modelsreliability assessmentsmart gridssustainable development

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)
Current Journal
African Horticulture Studies (Agri/Plant Science)

References