A community based approach for sustainable off-grid PV systems in developing countries
A community based approach for sustainable off-grid PV systems in developing countries
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发展中国家可持续离网光伏系统的基于社区的方法
DOI：
10.1109/pes.2011.6039593
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2011
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G. Ault
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作者：
D. Frame;K. Tembo;M. Dolan;S. Strachan;G. Ault
发展中国家的能源需求是实现千年发展目标取得进展的基础。农村电气化被认为是提供可靠、负担得起和可持续能源的关键。许多规划者和决策者都认为，离网光伏系统有可能成为偏远农村社区有价值的直接电力来源。然而，要实现光伏作为可持续解决方案的潜力，还需要解决几个挑战。撒哈拉以南非洲光伏装置可持续性差/寿命长的许多报告案例说明并突出了这些挑战。本文回顾了撒哈拉以南非洲地区离网可再生能源部署的可持续性沿着最近定义可持续能源框架的尝试。离网光伏系统，改善教育和卫生设施的具体情况被认为是一个基于社区的方法，提高可持续性。介绍了在冈比亚和马拉维实际执行这一办法的案例研究。
The energy requirements of developing countries underpin progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Rural electrification is acknowledged as key to providing a source of reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Many planners and decision makers agree that the off-grid PV system has the potential to become a valued and straightforward source of electricity for remote rural communities. However, there are several challenges that need to be addressed to realize the potential of PV as a sustainable solution. These challenges are illustrated and highlighted by many reported cases of poor sustainability/longevity of PV installation in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper reviews the sustainability of off-grid renewable energy deployments in sub-Saharan Africa along with recent attempts to define sustainable energy frameworks. The specific case of off-grid PV systems for improved educational and health facilities are considered and a community based approach for improved sustainability is proposed. Case studies illustrating practical implementation of this approach in Gambia and Malawi are described.