Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 4556 - 4556
Published: May 27, 2024
Poverty
reduction
and
the
promotion
of
sustainable
human
development
are
fundamentally
dependent
on
having
access
to
modern
energy
services.
Energy
supplies
that
dependable,
reasonably
priced,
vital
societies.
In
achieving
goals
(SDG7)
clean
supplies,
this
study,
using
cross-sectional
data
from
180
randomly
sampled
rural
households,
analyzed
key
factors
determining
choice
intensity
sources
used
for
lighting
cooking
in
Nigeria.
Both
descriptive
inferential
statistics
(multivariate
probit
(MVP)
zero-truncated
Poisson
(ZTP
models))
were
employed
analyses.
The
result
showed
there
is
evidence
fuel
stacking
their
energy,
it
increases
with
rising
income
levels
but
more
pronounced
than
cooking.
also
revealed
reliable
(9%
households
LPG
23%
grid
electricity)
very
low,
as
these
still
rely
fuelwood
(70%)
cooking,
predominant
usage
kerosene
(39%)
lighting,
reported
literature,
has
drastically
changed
dry
cell
battery
(51%).
results
a
multivariate
model
capture
multiple
phenomenon
among
show
improvement
poverty,
indoor
kitchens,
household
size,
an
increase
education
heads’
spouses
significantly
influence
use
areas.
same
vein,
ZTP
income,
sources,
occupation
head
drivers
sources.
Thus,
recommended
any
policy
interventions
targeted
at
encouraging
should
start
by
improving
poverty
status
while
increasing
level
awareness
women
concerning
risks
dirty
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7)
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
This
review
article
explores
the
critical
role
of
efficient
energy
storage
solutions
in
off-grid
renewable
systems
and
discussed
inherent
variability
intermittency
sources
like
solar
wind.
The
significance
battery
technologies
within
landscape,
emphasizing
importance
financial
considerations.
highlighted
necessity
integrating
to
balance
supply
demand
while
maintaining
grid
system
stability.
thoroughly
explored
characteristics
applications
lead-acid
lithium
batteries.
It
drew
distinctions
emphasized
their
safety
application
advantages.
comparative
covered
key
factors,
including
cycle
life,
power
density,
efficiency,
cost
Additionally,
future
trends,
emerging
technologies,
research
directions.
findings
revealed
that
each
technology
offers
unique
advantages,
presenting
a
challenge
selecting
preferred
option
for
diverse
applications.
Furthermore,
Total
Cost
Ownership
(TCO)
batteries,
considering
factors
beyond
initial
investment,
with
specific
emphasis
on
economic
viability.
comprehensive
approach
provided
valuable
tool
making
informed
decisions
regarding
adoption
pursuit
sustainable
future.
International Journal of Emerging Markets,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Purpose
This
study
provides
detailed
insights
into
how
electricity
rationing
affects
shopping
and
media
consumption
in
an
emerging
market
context.
Given
that
(also
known
as
load-shedding)
is
a
regular
occurrence
many
countries,
this
research
brings
unique
consumer
perspective.
Design/methodology/approach
The
employed
qualitative
exploratory
design
to
investigate
the
effect
of
on
consumption.
A
combined
convenience
snowball
sampling
technique
was
utilised
select
78
households
across
various
locations
South
Africa.
Through
in-depth
interviews
thematic
analysis,
themes
were
extracted
explained.
Findings
findings
showed
that,
for
higher-income
households,
remained
relatively
consistent
or
increased
during
load-shedding
periods.
Middle-income
families
mixed
pattern
use
response
load-shedding.
Lower-income
found
bear
brunt
media-consumption
constraints
caused
by
shortages.
Consumers
are
increasingly
switching
streaming
alternatives
adapt
limitations
availability
platforms
mobile
devices
laptops
limited
household
battery
backups
allows
viewers
sidestep
disruptions
outages.
Originality/value
While
outages
norm
impact
significant.
To
date,
no
other
has
comprehensively
explored
these
behaviour
markets.
Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 147 - 172
Published: May 4, 2025
Green
energy
systems
offer
a
promising
solution
to
meet
the
increasing
demands.
In
this
paper,
we
introduce
supervisory
approach
for
intelligent
household
power
control.
This
integrates
Plug-in
Electric
Vehicles
(PEVs)
with
Lithium-ion
battery
packs
and
wind
systems,
linking
them
smart
grid.
The
key
objective
is
investigate
management
strategy
that
utilizes
Wind
turbine
Generator
system
(WG)
as
renewable
source
PEVs
not
only
storage
but
also
an
emergency
supply
during
peak
demand
periods.
By
smoothing
curve,
improves
grid
stability
by
filling
valleys
off-peak
times
shaving
peaks
rush
adjusts
based
on
PEV
levels
WG
generation,
ensuring
optimal
utilization.
Simulation
results
across
nine
different
residential
load
scenarios
demonstrate
effectiveness
of
in
achieving
balance
between
supply,
fostering
harmony
within
system.
Eng—Advances in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 2108 - 2156
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
The
challenge
of
providing
reliable
electricity
during
power
interruptions,
especially
in
rural
and
remote
regions,
has
prompted
the
exploration
Hybrid
Renewable
Energy
Systems
(HRESs).
This
systematic
review
employs
PRISMA
framework
to
conduct
a
comparative
analysis
HRES
configurations,
specifically
those
integrating
rooftop
solar
photovoltaic
(PV),
diesel
generators
(DGs),
converters,
battery
energy
storage
systems
(BESSs).
assesses
techno-economic
performance
these
various
countries,
highlighting
cost
efficiency,
reliability,
environmental
impact
compared
traditional
single-resource
systems.
reveals
that
HRESs
offer
significant
advantages
managing
supply
particularly
regions
with
high
potential
but
unreliable
grid
access.
A
other
countries
demonstrates
while
configurations
are
tailored
local
conditions,
integration
PV
is
consistently
effective
strategy
across
different
contexts.
provides
essential
insights
for
policymakers
stakeholders,
facilitating
optimization
solutions
regional
needs.
