In order to provide “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030
under Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), rural electrification needs significant …

Universal electricity access is an important development objective, and the focus of a
number of key global UN initiatives. While robust electricity planning is widely believed to be …

Access to electricity can lead to enhanced education, business, and healthcare
opportunities. Governments in emerging economies are often faced with the challenge of …

In many parts of the world, access to basic electricity services remains a significant
challenge. The status quo mode of electrification is central grid extension; however, in many …

There is a huge need for investment for the electrification of rural areas in developing
countries. Any effective approach to this enormous task requires strategic planning that …

This study carries out an in-dept overview of GIS-based rural electrification planning models
with a trace to their historical evolutions. The study focuses on web-based and desktop …

Low power home electrical items such as radios, mobile phones and televisions are an
important source of agricultural information for small‐scale farmers in developing countries …

Achieving universal electricity access by 2030 is one of the energy-related development
targets in Nigeria and the electricity access rate is estimated at 62%, with urban being 91 …

Rural electrification planning is a complex process requiring careful consideration of various
factors to ensure efficient and cost-effective solutions. Existing clustering methods in …

Electricity generation expansion planning in Africa has focused almost exclusively on
minimising costs. Yet infrastructure projects in Africa have been frequently shown to fail …