Evaluation of grid connected rural electrification projects in developing countries

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.131080· OSTI ID:5867271

Siyambalapitiya, D J.T.; Rajapakse, S T.K. ^[1]; de Mel, S J.S.; Fernando, S I.T.; Perera, B L.P.P. ^[2]

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1. Ceylon Electricity Board, P.O. Box 540, Colombo (LK)
2. Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Moratuwa, Moratusa (LK)

Extension of the power grid to rural and remote locations in a country has to be considered after detailed evaluation of technical, economic and social implications. The paper presents the application of conventional economic analytical techniques to evaluate proposed rural distribution systems in an oil-importing developing country environment. The parameters involved in the analyses are described in detail. Case studies are presented from a typical developing country. Revalidation of such evaluations incorporating socio-economic analysis is introduced.

• OSTI ID: 5867271
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Vol. 6:2; ISSN 0885-8950
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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