PROCEED: Impact of Decentralised Solar Systems on Overloaded
The electricity demand in Namibia''s off-grid communities is continuing to rise, leaving the capacity of existing generators struggling to keep up. The PROCEED project is investigating the potential of decentralised solar systems to complement mini-grids.
Advantages And Challenges Of DC Standalone Decentralized
Due to the widespread use of direct current (DC) power sources, such as fuel cells, photovoltaic solar (PV), and other DC loads, high-level integration of various energy storage systems,
Development of hydrogen-based microgrids (HygO)
The aim of HygO is to establish hydrogen technology and promote its use in the form of decentralized island grids as the basis for securing a reliable, CO2-neutral power supply in Namibia. In addition, integrated water treatment is used to
Energy Transition and Resilient Control for Enhancing
Microgrids can be controlled using centralized, decentralized, distributed, or hierarchical control. Hierarchical control is categorized into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. In the primary control, the inverter can
Energy Transition and Resilient Control for Enhancing Power
Microgrids can be controlled using centralized, decentralized, distributed, or hierarchical control. Hierarchical control is categorized into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. In the primary control, the inverter can operate as a grid feeder, grid form, or grid support.
Business Model for Microgrids in Sub-Saharan Africa Rural
Fusion Grid pilot project in rural Namibia was analyzed by using business model considerations and Net Present Value (NPV) as a financial viability tool. However, the results suggest that microgrid solutions were more expensive than the existing power
Business Model for Microgrids in Sub-Saharan Africa Rural
Fusion Grid pilot project in rural Namibia was analyzed by using business model considerations and Net Present Value (NPV) as a financial viability tool. However, the results suggest that
Challenges for off-grid electrification in rural areas. Assessment of
This paper therefore presents firstly general challenges for off-grid electrification and subsequently illustrates the effects in Namibia on the example of two off-grid areas in Gam and Tsumkwe. Several deficiencies within the country''s current off-grid approach are revealed, most notably the one-sided off-grid legislation and the neglect of
Advantages And Challenges Of DC Standalone Decentralized Microgrid
Due to the widespread use of direct current (DC) power sources, such as fuel cells, photovoltaic solar (PV), and other DC loads, high-level integration of various energy storage systems, including batteries, supercapacitors, and DC microgrids, has become more significant in recent years.
Challenges for off-grid electrification in rural areas.
This paper therefore presents firstly general challenges for off-grid electrification and subsequently illustrates the effects in Namibia on the example of two off-grid areas in Gam and Tsumkwe. Several deficiencies
A review of renewable off-grid mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa
The study shows the important role of decentralized renewable technologies in the electrification of SSA''s rural population. Within a decade since 2010, the rural electrification rate of SSA has increased from 17% to 28%, and 11
PROCEED: Impact of Decentralised Solar Systems on
The electricity demand in Namibia''s off-grid communities is continuing to rise, leaving the capacity of existing generators struggling to keep up. The PROCEED project is investigating the potential of decentralised solar
Optimal and Economic Evaluation of a Stand-alone Microgrid for
This paper presents a detailed optimal sizing and economic evaluations of a stand-alone microgrid for a remote village (Amarika) in Namibia. Several renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and photovoltaic arrays were considered with a battery backup storage system and a reverse osmosis desalination plant for water supply.
Development of hydrogen-based microgrids (HygO)
The aim of HygO is to establish hydrogen technology and promote its use in the form of decentralized island grids as the basis for securing a reliable, CO2-neutral power supply in Namibia. In addition, integrated water treatment is used to
PROCEED
This new system with a PV capacity of 26kWp shall serve as a decentralized expansion of the undersized mini-grid. Apart from stabilising the mini-grid and serving the school''s electricity needs, the PV-battery-system will provide relevant data for the researchers to analyse the interaction between the main mini-grid and the decentralised new
6 FAQs about [Namibia decentralized microgrid]
Could a mini-grid be more profitable in Namibia?
Sufficient training in the context of entrepreneurial activities of Namibian communities could have led to a more profitable operation of the mini-grid through better use of daytime solar power and better use of energy-efficient equipment.
Why is off-grid design important in Namibia?
Therefore, the design of the guiding principles for off-grid installations under off-grid policies will play a crucial role in the future development of new mini-grids in other remote areas of Namibia. This will contribute to Namibia's efforts to reduce the number of non-electrified regions in the country, thus advancing toward SDG 7.
Which Namibian off-grid locations have a national and Regional Challenge?
Both national and regional challenges are exemplified by two off-grid locations in northeastern Namibia: Gam and Tsumkwe. While challenges are described in detail in the following sections, a general objection is maintaining balance between the triangle of government, community and investors.
Can off-grid solutions improve energy independence in Namibia?
Fostering current endeavors to increase the dissemination of solar energy supply through the uptake of off-grid solutions is therefore an essential step not only toward greater energy independence, but also toward lower national electricity prices. The Namibian electricity supply industry started a transformation process in the 2000s.
Does Namibia have a power grid?
Most un-electrified areas in Namibia are far away from the national grid and considered to have low population densities or highly dispersed settlements. Hence, it is often neither technically nor economically viable to provide access to modern energy services using the utility grid connection (Ministry of Mines and Energy 2017a ).
Should Namibia decentralize the electricity sector?
The current institutional landscape of the electricity sector in Namibia is, however, still structured in a rather hierarchical way. It might therefore be expedient to decentralize the sector and vertically integrate a dedicated body responsible for off-grid electrification.