The World Bank reports that approximately 35% of sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) population
lives in extreme 31 poverty, characterized by living on less than $2.15 per day [1]. This …

The need for development interventions to be context-specific in the Global South has
become a mantra in the academic research over the last decade. However, there is …

Electrification is a crucial driver of rural development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), yet
progress is often impeded by low demand density, particularly for grid extension. Despite the …

Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the lowest rate of electricity access and irrigation in
the world, at 45% and 5% respectively. The problem is in part due to the low economic …

With ongoing improvements in infrastructure, extensive data consistently demonstrate that
the development of rural power infrastructure plays a significant role in driving agricultural …

Amidst the prevalence of energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, mini grids have emerged in
recent years as a promising solution, not only to bridge lingering electricity access gaps, but …

We, the guest editors, thank everyone who has contributed to this virtual special issue (VSI),
Microgrids 2023. Primarily, of course, we recognize the considerable effort by the authors of …

This systematic review investigates the impact of renewable energy microgrids on alleviating
energy poverty and enhancing socio-economic outcomes in underserved communities. The …

The need to seek sustainable solutions to end hunger in all its forms by 2030 motivated the
implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Against this backdrop, this study …

Minigrids offer a promising electrification solution for rural communities beyond the grid in
developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, their economic viability is …