African Weed Science (Agri/Plant Science) | 09 January 2007
Methodological Evaluation of Off-Grid Communities Systems in Nigeria Using Time-Series Forecasting Models for Efficiency Measurement
C, h, i, n, e, d, u, O, k, e, z, i, e
Abstract
Off-grid communities in Nigeria face challenges related to energy supply for agricultural activities. A systematic review of existing literature on off-grid systems, focusing on methodologies used for evaluating system performance and proposing a novel time-series forecasting model for efficiency gains. The analysis revealed that while various evaluation methods exist, the application of time-series forecasting models showed promise in measuring efficiency gains more accurately than traditional metrics. A time-series forecasting model was proposed as an innovative method to enhance the measurement of efficiency gains in off-grid agricultural systems. Further research should validate this model across different regions and scale up its application for broader impact. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.