Decentralized rural electrification in Kenya: Speeding up universal energy access
Decentralized rural electrification in Kenya: Speeding up universal energy access
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DOI：
10.1016/j.esd.2019.07.009
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发表时间：
2019-10-01
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5.5
通讯作者：
Szabo, Sandor
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作者：
Moner-Girona, Magda;Bodis, Katalin;Szabo, Sandor
本文对肯尼亚现有能源基础设施进行了全面的空间测绘。该研究从当前能源状况和当地资源的角度出发，开发了肯尼亚农村电气化空间模型（RE_RU_KE工具），以确定不同地点的最佳策略。该模型考虑了传统方法（柴油发电机组）、清洁技术（太阳能、风能、水力微型电网）、混合系统以及中央电网扩展选项的潜力，以尽可能低的成本为肯尼亚偏远地区提供电力。该模型输出与肯尼亚国家农村电气化总体规划 (REM) 进行了对比。虽然 REM 和 RE_RU_KE 工具都针对离网农村电气化方案，但它们的方法本质上是不同的。两个结果之间的比较旨在实现有价值的协同效应，并强调潜在的互补性，从而为参与农村电气化规划的利益相关者创造附加值。特别是，RE_RU_KE 模型输出强调了可再生能源系统在分散式发电中可以发挥的重要作用，以具有竞争力的成本为农村家庭提供普遍的能源。 (C) 2019 年作者。由爱思唯尔公司代表国际能源倡议出版。
This paper undertakes a comprehensive spatial mapping of the existing energy infrastructure in Kenya. With the perspective of the current energy status and local resources, the study develops a rural electrification spatial model for Kenya (RE_RU_KE tool) to identify optimal strategies for the different locations. The model considers the potential of conventional approaches (diesel gensets), clean technologies (solar, wind, hydro mini-grids), hybrid systems and the option of central grid extension to electrify remote areas in Kenya at the lowest possible cost. The model output is contrasted to the national Rural Electrification Master Plan (REM) of Kenya. While both the REM and RE_RU_KE tool target the off-grid rural electrification options, their methodological approaches are intrinsically different. The comparison between both results aims to enable valuable synergies and highlight the potential complementarities that can create added value for stakeholders involved in rural electrification planning. In particular, RE_RU_KE model output highlights the substantial role that renewable energy systems can play in decentralized generation providing universal energy access to rural households at a competitive cost. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of International Energy Initiative.