Africa-EU Renewable Energy Research and Innovation Symposium 2018 (RERIS 2018) : : 23-26 January 2018, National University of Lesotho on Occasion of NULISTICE 2018.

• Superior document: Springer Proceedings in Energy Series
• Author: Mpholo, Moeketsi.
• TeilnehmendeR: Steuerwald, Dirk.; Kukeera, Tonny.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2018.; Ã2018.
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Springer Proceedings in Energy Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (157 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Preface -- Background -- Scientific and Organising Committees -- Symposium Summary -- Paper Review -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 A Thermo-Economic Model for Aiding Solar Collector Choice and Optimal Sizing for a Solar Water Heating System -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Solar Water Heating System Thermal Model -- 1.3 Economic Model -- 1.4 Materials and Methods -- 1.5 Results and Discussion -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Assessment of Decentralized Hybrid Mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa: Market Analysis, Least-Cost Modelling, and Job Creation Analysis -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Techno-economics and Job Creation -- 2.2.1 Techno-economics of Mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 2.2.2 Renewable Energy Employment Effects -- 2.3 Methodological Approach -- 2.4 Results and Discussion -- 2.5 Sensitivity Analysis -- 2.6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- Annexes -- References -- 3 Feasibility Study of Linear Fresnel Solar Thermal Power Plant in Algeria -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Plant Description -- 3.3 Specification -- 3.4 Results Analysis -- 3.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 4 Integrating a Solar PV System with a Household Based Backup Generator for Hybrid Swarm Electrification: A Case Study of Nigeria -- Abstract -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Methodology -- 4.2.1 Solar Energy Demand -- 4.2.2 Battery Storage -- 4.2.3 Backup Fossil-Fuel Generator -- 4.2.4 System Solar PV Production -- 4.2.5 Excess/Unmet Energy -- 4.2.6 Economic Analysis -- 4.2.7 Levelized Cost of Backup Electricity (LCoE) -- 4.3 Results and Discussion -- 4.3.1 Technical and Economic Analysis -- 4.3.2 Energy Analysis -- 4.3.3 Hybrid Swarm Grid Assessment -- 4.4 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Overview of Economic Viability and Social Impact of Renewable Energy Deployment in Africa -- Abstract -- 5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Economics of Renewable Energy Deployment -- 5.2.1 Capital Investment Cost -- 5.2.2 Renewable Power Generation Economic Viability -- 5.3 Renewable Energy Deployment Social Impacts -- 5.3.1 Socio-Economic Impact -- 5.3.2 Health Impacts -- 5.3.3 Impacts on Education -- 5.3.4 Impacts on Rural Development -- 5.4 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Promoting Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa: Least-Cost Modelling of Decentralized Energy-Water-Food Systems: Case Study of St. Rupert Mayer, Zimbabwe -- Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Literature Review -- 6.3 Methodology -- 6.4 Results and Discussion -- 6.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Appendix 1: Techno-Economic Input Parameter -- Appendix 2: Time Series for Least-Cost Power Generation and Storage -- Appendix 3: Output Parameter -- References -- 7 Remote Sensing Techniques for Village Identification: Improved Electrification Planning for Zambia -- Abstract -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Remote Sensing as a Solution -- 7.3 Methods -- 7.4 Results -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Rural Household Electrification in Lesotho -- Abstract -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 The Challenges and Success Factors of Rural Electrification -- 8.3 Current Electrification Situation in Lesotho -- 8.4 Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Simulation and Optimization of Renewable Energy Hybrid Power System for Semonkong, Lesotho -- Abstract -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology: Load Profile, Resources and Components -- 9.2.1 Load Profile -- 9.2.2 Resources and Components -- 9.3 Results and Discussions: Hybrid System Simulation and Optimization -- 9.3.1 Simulation Results -- 9.3.2 Optimization Results -- 9.3.3 Sensitivity Analysis Results -- 9.4 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Storage as the Weak Link of the Biomass Supply Chain -- Abstract -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Materials and Methods.

10.2.1 Respirometric Tests -- 10.2.2 Samples and Test Conditions -- 10.3 Results and Discussion -- 10.3.1 Influence of the Moisture Content -- 10.3.2 Variation of Particle Sizes -- 10.3.3 Variation of the pH -- 10.4 Conclusion and Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Impacts of Electrification Under the Perspective of the Multi-Tier-Framework in Southern Tanzania -- Abstract -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Background -- 11.3 Methodology -- 11.4 Results and Discussion -- 11.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Annex -- References -- 12 Prosumers as New Energy Actors -- Abstract -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 The 'Gig' Economy and New Technologies -- 12.3 New Energy Actors -- 12.4 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References.