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A comprehensive computer-aided planning approach for universal energy access. Case study of Kilifi, Kenya
Mwalenga, Lily; Amatya, Reja; González García, Andrés; Stoner, Robert J.; Pérez Arriaga, José IgnacioIn 2009, it was estimated that 1.4 billion people in the world lack access to electricity, and approximately 2.7 billion people rely on biomass as their primary cooking fuel. Access to reliable electricity and modern forms ... -
A model for better electrification planning
Borofsky, Yael; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J. (2017-06-19)Off-grid electrification systems can be the best option to provide electricity access in areas where the central grid is too expensive or the incumbent distributor is unable to extend the grid, for whatever reason. Researchers ... -
A utility approach to accelerate universal electricity access in less developed countries: a regulatory proposal
Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J.; Rahnama, Roxanne; Lee, Stephen J.; Jacquot, Grégoire; Protzer, Eric; González García, Andrés; Amatya, Reja; Brusnahan, Matthew; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Santos Pérez, Francisco Javier (2019-03-01)We propose a high-level definition of a large-scale business model designed to accelerate electricity access and attract corporate investment in electrification in developing countries. The model is based on the findings ... -
A utility approach to accelerate universal electricity access in less developed countries: a regulatory proposal
Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J.; Rahnama, Roxanne; Lee, Stephen J.; Jacquot, Grégoire; Protzer, Eric; González García, Andrés; Amatya, Reja; Brusnahan, Matthew; Dueñas Martínez, PabloWe propose a high-level definition of a large-scale business model designed to accelerate electricity access, and attract corporate investment in electrification in developing countries. The model is based on the findings ... -
Abuja electric’s proposed sub-franchising model: DESSA
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Assessing the potential of electrification concessions for universal energy access: towards integrated distribution frameworks
Jacquot, Grégoire; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J.; Nagpal, DivyamThe situation of energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa remains critical. According to the 2019 Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report, about 573 million people lacked access to electricity in 20171. Despite the proclaimed ... -
Computer-aided electrification planning in developing countries: the Reference Electrification Model (REM)
Amatya, Reja; Barbar, Marc F.; Brusnahan, Matthew; Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Cuadra García, Fernando; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Ellman, Douglas; González García, Andrés; Lee, Stephen J.; Mateo Domingo, Carlos; Palacios Hielscher, Rafael; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J.; Vergara Ramírez, Claudio Ricardo; et al., ?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 areas off-grid technologies like mini-grids ... -
Evaluation of universal access to modern energy services in Peru. Case study of scenarios for electricity access in Cajamarca
González García, Andrés; Amatya, Reja; Stoner, Robert J.; Pérez Arriaga, José IgnacioAchieving Universal Access to modern energy services, as discussed in depth in the previous Working Papers of this series, poses an enormous challenge not only for countries with a large share of potential beneficiaries ... -
Harnessing Africa's energy resources through regional infrastructure projects
Rose, Amy Michelle; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J.; Neufville, Richard de (Cambridge University Press (Cambridge, Reino Unido), 2019-11-28) -
Harnessing the power of integration to achieve universal electricity access: the case for the integrated distribution framework
Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Nagpal, Divyam; Jacquot, Grégoire; Stoner, Robert J. (Edward Elgar Publishing (Cheltenham, Reino Unido), 2021-11-09) -
Integrated distribution framework: guiding principles for universal electricity access
Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Nagpal, Divyam; Jacquot, Grégoire; Stoner, Robert J.Universal access to electricity is hampered by failures in the distribution segment of the power sector in many low-access countries. Viability challenges have hindered the mobilization of the substantial public and private ... -
Investigating the necessity of demand characterization and stimulation for geospatial electrification planning in developing countries
Lee, Stephen J.; Sánchez Jacob, Eduardo; González García, Andrés; Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Taneja, Jay; Cuadra García, Fernando; Lumbreras Martín, Julio; Daly, Hannah; Stoner, Robert J.; Pérez Arriaga, José IgnacioDespite substantial progress in recent years, the global community is projected to fall short in its goal to achieve universal electricity access by 2030. State-of-the-art electrification planning models enable planners ... -
Optimal electrification planning incorporating on- and off-grid technologies: the Reference Electrification Model (REM)
Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Ellman, Douglas; Vergara Ramírez, Claudio Ricardo; González García, Andrés; Lee, Stephen J.; Drouin, Cailinn S.; Brusnahan, Matthew; Borofsky, Yael; Mateo Domingo, Carlos; Amatya, Reja; Palacios Hielscher, Rafael; Stoner, Robert J.; Cuadra García, Fernando; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (2019-09-01)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 areas, off-grid (OG) technologies like ... -
Promotion of mini-grids for rural electrification in Uganda
González García, Andrés; Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Lee, Stephen J.; Palacios Hielscher, Rafael; Cotterman, Turner L.; Amatya, Reja; Pérez López, Diego; Kakooza, Moses; Wearne, Ashley; Stoner, Robert J.; Pérez Arriaga, José IgnacioUganda's low electrification rate of around 15 is one of the major challenges for economic development and poverty reduction, with business, education, health and communication services suffering. With 70 of the population ... -
Prospects for grid-connected solar PV in Kenya: a simulated economic and operational feasibility study
Rose, Amy Michelle; Stoner, Robert J.; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio -
Prospects for grid-connected solar PV in Kenya: a systems approach
Rose, Amy Michelle; Stoner, Robert J.; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (2016-01-01)Capacity planners in developing countries frequently use screening curves and other system-independent metrics such as levelized cost of energy to guide investment decisions. This can lead to spurious conclusions about ... -
Reaching universal energy access in Morocco: a successful experience in solar concessions
Jacquot, Grégoire; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J.Ten years after the conclusion of its universal energy access program, Morocco has now become one of the best examples of successful integrated utility-led electrification programs. In less than fifteen years, rural ... -
Reaching universal energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa: the promises of pay-as-you-go business models under comprehensive electrification planning
Jacquot, Grégoire; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Nagpal, Divyam; Stoner, Robert J. -
Towards actionable electrification frameworks: reassessing the role of standalone solar
Jacquot, Grégoire; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Nagpal, Divyam; Stoner, Robert J.