It is often stated that people do not desire energy itself but the 'energy services' it provides.
Despite its importance, initial searches revealed no obviously dominant definitions of the …

Highly Integrated Community Energy Systems (ICES) greatly but not solely dependent on
combined heat and power (CHP) sources are a viable approach for dealing effectively with …

This paper discusses the design and development of the Open Source Energy Modeling
System (OSeMOSYS). It describes the model's formulation in terms of a 'plain …

The long-term forecasting of energy supply and demand is of prime importance in Africa due
to the steady increase in energy requirements, the non-availability of sufficient resources …

There has been a general outcry globally to ensure sustainable environmental practices by
minimizing CO 2 while increasing economic growth. In general, most African countries have …

The purpose of this study is to reveal relations between access to electricity and
advancement in a socio-economic condition in rural areas of developing countries …

The provision of adequate, reliable, and affordable energy has been considered as a
cornerstone of development. More than one-third of the world's population has a very limited …

Colombia represents that group of developing countries that is facing new challenges in
energy demand due to climatic phenomena, technological changes and the growing use of …

Recent interest in rural electrification has emphasised the importance of linking its
development with productive uses for energy and poverty reduction. This has been viewed …

High consumption of fossil fuels in urban area leads to environmental pollution and energy
shortages, which threaten to reverse human progress. Community energy system planning …