Assessment of pico hydro as an option for off-grid electrification in Kenya

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作者：
Maher, P [1 ]
Smith, NPA [1 ]
Williams, AA [1 ]
机构：
[1] Nottingham Trent Univ, Sch Engn, Micro Hydro Ctr, Nottingham NG1 4BU, England
来源：
RENEWABLE ENERGY | 2003年 / 28卷 / 09期
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D O I：
10.1016/S0960-1481(02)00216-1
中图分类号：
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要：
This paper discusses off-grid electrification options for low-income households in rural Kenya, where less than 2% are grid connected. The paper outlines the electrical load priorities of rural households and describes how these are supplied at present through centrally charged automotive batteries and solar home systems. The recent introduction of pico hydro schemes (<5 kW) to Kenya is discussed, including details of the implementation of the two community schemes and the costs involved. A comparison is made between pico hydro and solar home systems and conclusions are presented on the way forward for off-grid electrification in Kenya. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：1357 / 1369
页数：13
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