Battery charging stations for home lighting in Mekong region countries

Ramchandra Pode

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2015, vol. 44, issue C, 543-560

Abstract: The role of energy services in social and economical developments is well recognized. However, rural populations in developing countries are deprived of affordable and reliable energy services. Batteries are considered as potential and relatively cheap source of power for home lighting in remote rural areas. These can be charged at affordable fee at Battery Charging Stations (BCSs) with a diesel generator and/or solar BCSs. Diesel generators are emitting CO2 green house gas and contributing to environmental pollution. While, the Solar Battery Charging Stations (SBCSs) with battery backup (i) address the issue of environmental pollution, (ii) reduce the production and use of fossil fuels, and (iii) also prevent the energy intermittency in rainy or cloudy days.

Keywords: Mekong Region Countries; Rural electrification; Diesel battery charging station (BCS); Solar BCS; Affordable and reliable energy for remote households (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.01.003

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