Drivers of microgrid projects in developed and developing economies

Author(s)

Onu, Uchenna Godswill ; de Souza, Antonio Carlos Zambroni ; Bonatto, Benedito Donizeti

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: UTILITIES POLICY; v. 80, p. 12-pg., 2023-01-11.

Abstract

This paper studies microgrid projects in developed and developing economies. In developed economies, the interest in microgrids is driven by the objectives of energy security, resilience, and democracy and emissions reduction. In developing economies, the key driver is expanding energy access. First, an industrial hybrid resource grid-connected microgrid was simulated in a developed economy using HOMER software, with good results from increased renewable energy penetration. The economic impact of energy access in a cassava root -based rural community of a developing economy was assessed. The results show improved income for the community. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 21/11380-5 - CPTEn - São Paulo Center for the Study of Energy Transition
• Grantee: Luiz Carlos Pereira da Silva
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Science Centers for Development