A critical review of literature on the nexus between central grid and off-grid solutions for expanding access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Aisa

This paper discusses the role of and the relationship between different electricity access option

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
31 March 2021
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Infrastructure
Authors:
Bhattacharyya, S and Palit, D

Abstract

This paper critically examines the literature on the grid-offgrid debate and discusses the role of and the relationship between different electricity access options through a synthesis and critical reflection. This paper finds that moeds using greater resolution and capturing low voltage distribution infrastructure appear to recommend decentralised electricity solutions, whereas central grid extension emerges as the preferred outcome of more aggregated analysis, concentrated population clusters and for higher demand scenarios.

This research is part of the Energy and Economic Growth Applied Research Programme.

Citation

Subhes Bhattacharyya, Debajit Palit (2021) A critical review of literature on the nexus between central grid and off-grid solutions for expanding access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Energy and Economic Growth Applied Research Programme.

A critical review of literature on the nexus between central grid and off-grid solutions for expanding access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Aisa

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Published 31 March 2021
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