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The cost of electrifying all households in 40 Sub-Saharan African countries by 2030

Engineering and Technology

The cost of electrifying all households in 40 Sub-Saharan African countries by 2030

F. Egli, C. Agutu, et al.

This groundbreaking study, conducted by Florian Egli, Churchill Agutu, Bjarne Steffen, and Tobias S. Schmidt, estimates the costs of electrifying households across 40 Sub-Saharan African nations by 2030. The OnSSET electrification model unveils how off-grid solutions dramatically cut costs in remote areas, emphasizing the need for tailored country-specific approaches in energy policymaking.

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Abstract
This study estimates the cost of electrifying all households in 40 Sub-Saharan African countries by 2030 using the OnSSET electrification model. The model considers grid extension, mini-grids, and standalone solar systems, finding that off-grid solutions significantly reduce costs in remote areas. Average least-cost electrification at Tier 3 (approximately 365 kWh/household/year) is estimated at 14c USD/kWh or 7c USD per person per day. However, costs are sensitive to demand assumptions, and significant cost variations exist within and between countries. The study emphasizes the importance of country-specific approaches and electrification cost curves for effective policymaking.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Aug 21, 2023
Authors
Florian Egli, Churchill Agutu, Bjarne Steffen, Tobias S. Schmidt
Tags
electrification
Sub-Saharan Africa
OnSSET model
off-grid solutions
energy costs
policymaking
household energy

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