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Assessment of Stand-Alone Residential Solar Photovoltaic Application in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Gambia
Joint Authors
Kanteh Sakiliba, Sambu
Sani Hassan, Abubakar
Wu, Jianzhong
Saja Sanneh, Edward
Ademi, Sul
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The focus of this paper is the design and implementation of solar PV deployment option, which is economical and easy to maintain for remote locations in less developed countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The feasibility of stand-alone solar PV systems as a solution to the unstable electricity supply and as an alternative to the conventional resource, “diesel generators,” is presented.
Moreover, a design of a system is carried out, such that the electrical demand and site meteorological data of a typical household in the capital, Banjul, is simulated.
Likewise, the life cycle cost analysis to assess the economic viability of the system, along with the solar home performance, is also presented.
Such system will be beneficial to the inhabitants of Gambia by ensuring savings in fuel costs and by reducing carbon emissions produced by generators.
The selection of appropriate-sized components is crucial, as they affect the lifetime, reliability, and initial costs.
The design presented in this study represents a solution for domestic houses to adopt the system according to the location and environment, in order to meet electricity demand.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kanteh Sakiliba, Sambu& Sani Hassan, Abubakar& Wu, Jianzhong& Saja Sanneh, Edward& Ademi, Sul. 2015. Assessment of Stand-Alone Residential Solar Photovoltaic Application in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Gambia. Journal of Renewable Energy،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070053
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kanteh Sakiliba, Sambu…[et al.]. Assessment of Stand-Alone Residential Solar Photovoltaic Application in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Gambia. Journal of Renewable Energy No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070053
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kanteh Sakiliba, Sambu& Sani Hassan, Abubakar& Wu, Jianzhong& Saja Sanneh, Edward& Ademi, Sul. Assessment of Stand-Alone Residential Solar Photovoltaic Application in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Gambia. Journal of Renewable Energy. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070053
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1070053