| ID | 150658 |
| Title Proper | Mini-grid based off-grid electrification to enhance electricity access in developing countries |
| Other Title Information | what policies may be required? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bhattacharyya, Subhes C ; Palit, Debajit |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | With 1.2 billion people still lacking electricity access by 2013, electricity access remains a major global challenge. Although mini-grid based electrification has received attention in recent times, their full exploitation requires policy support covering a range of areas. Distilling the experience from a five year research project, OASYS South Asia, this paper presents the summary of research findings and shares the experience from four demonstration activities. It suggests that cost-effective universal electricity service remains a challenge and reaching the universal electrification target by 2030 will remain a challenge for the less developed countries. The financial, organisational and governance weaknesses hinder successful implementation of projects in many countries. The paper then provides 10 policy recommendations to promote mini-grids as a complementary route to grid extension to promote electricity access for successful outcomes. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 94, No.94; Jul 2016: p.166–178 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy 2016-07 94, 94 |
| Key Words | Electricity Access ; Decentralised Energy ; Enabling Policy ; Off-Grid ; Mini-Grids |