Energy Policies for Rural Electrification: A Social Multi-Criteria Evaluation Approach

Giuseppe Munda and Daniela Russi
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Giuseppe Munda: Departament d'Economia i d'Història Econòmica, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Daniela Russi: Departament d'Economia i d'Història Econòmica, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

No 2005_01, UHE Working papers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Departament d'Economia i Història Econòmica, Unitat d'Història Econòmica

Abstract: In this article, a real-world case- study is presented with two general objectives: to give a clear and simple illustrative example of application of social multi-criteria evaluation (SMCE) in the field of rural renewable energy policies, and to help in understanding to what extent and under which circumstances solar energy is suitable for electrifying isolated farmhouses. In this sense, this study might offer public decision- makers some insight on the conditions that favour the diffusion of renewable energy, in order to help them to design more effective energy policies for rural communities.

Keywords: multi-criteria decision analysis; renewable energy policy; rural development; complexity theory; values (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C44 H43 Q12 Q42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005-07
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