Decentralized energy solutions and microgrids in Africa and Middle East – Three case studies
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Decentralized Energy Solutions and Microgrids in Africa and Middle East – Three case studies Traditionally, new electricity users had gained energy access through new connections to an existing grid or through diesel generators. However, with the falling prices in PV and battery prices throughout the last years, renewable-based microgrids and decentralized energy solutions are currently being regarded as a solution that might be able to provide energy access to many underserved communities. In fact, throughout the report it is shown that a renewable-based commercial and industrial microgrid with a renewable fraction of 80 – 90% achieves a total cost reduction of ~40% throughout its whole lifetime over an only-diesel powered microgrid. However, achieving a 100% renewable fraction is much more challenging and requires not only a greater demand flexibility, but also dispatchable renewable production, such as a waste-to-energy solution. These preliminary case studies also show that, with adequate business models, commercial and industrial decentralized energy systems can be profitable even in very challenging locations, such as Saudi Arabia; this is of utmost importance in order to attract private investment – which is extremely important because these kind of projects are capital-intensive. Even though this preliminary study shows it makes economic sense to invest in these kind of energy solutions, it is recommended to implement a few pilots in order to gain actual field experience and to validate the conclusions drawn throughout this report
TitulacióMÀSTER UNIVERSITARI EN ENGINYERIA DE L'ENERGIA (Pla 2013)
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