Ethiopia smart energy storage cabinet project

Are off-grid minigrid clusters a good idea in Ethiopia?

Furthermore, off-grid minigrid clusters exhibit significant potential for establishing localized electricity markets, thus optimizing energy balance and fostering economic sharing. It is noteworthy that while Ethiopia currently lacks minigrid cluster projects, there are plans in place for their development.

Are hybrid minigrids a viable option for centralized hydroelectric power plants in Ethiopia?

The landform and scattered population in Ethiopia, especially in rural areas, makes the centralized hydroelectric power plants challenging and costly ( Seboka, 2017 ). The construction of hybrid minigrids is considered as an effective method. Government of Ethiopia (GOE) is now diversifying the generation mix with other renewable sources.

Is Ethiopia advancing micro hydro power development in SNNP?

Micro hydro power assessment Energising Development (EnDev) Ethiopia are actively advancing micro hydro plants development in SNNP. Currently five micro hydro minigrids are implemented in SNNP with the capacity range of 5–7 kW ( ETHIOPIA, 2022 ).

What is a multi-tier framework based energy access matrix?

A novel Multi-Tier Framework (MTF)-based energy access matrix is presented, facilitating the creation of hybrid load profiles prioritizing affordability and reliability. The most suitable multi-criteria optimization strategy tailored to the Ethiopian context is explored, emphasizing the need for scalable and adaptable solutions.

How to match energy demand with supply without using MTF method?

Load profiles for the three villages and minigrid cluster without using MTF method. Another method is to match energy demand with the supply by shifting the demand from times of lower renewables availability to times of higher availability through demand-side management (DSM) ( Booth et al., 2018 ). This method is also implemented in our paper.

Which multi-criteria optimization strategy is best suited to the Ethiopian context?

The most suitable multi-criteria optimization strategy tailored to the Ethiopian context is explored, emphasizing the need for scalable and adaptable solutions. The proposed approach is rigorously validated through case studies in three villages within the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNP).