Hybrid Energy Systems Model with the Inclusion of Energy Efficiency Measures: A Rural Application Perspective
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Date
2018
Authors
Babatunde, D.E.
Babatunde, O.M.
Akinbulire, T.O.
Oluseyi, P.O.
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Econ Journal
Abstract
The wide energy supply/demand gap has led the developing economies to the operation of the captive generators. This has contributed in no small
way to the carbon footprint in the developing nations. Thus, the energy management initiative could assist in reducing the menace of greenhouse gas
emission. Hence, the energy policy makers and planners have unanimously proposed adoption of demand side management (DSM) technique. Thus
the adoption of energy efficiency technique (EET)-a DSM measures and hybrid energy system would be essential for rural electrification. This work
investigates the effect of applying energy efficiency measures in rural electrification. Acase study of an un-electrified rural settlement in Ibadan, Nigeria
was considered. The utilization of EET techniques reduces the emission of CO2 by 62%, while the technical analysis indicates the possibility of a 100%
renewable electricity production. Principally, the adoption of energy efficient techniques proved to be economically and environmentally friendly.
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Energy Efficiency Measures, Emission Reduction, Hybrid Energy System, Net Present Cost, Renewable Energy