Supply optimization based on society’s cost of electricity and a calibrated demand model for future renewable energy transition in Niger

Abstract Background In an attempt to realize the most beneficial and optimal mix of electricity generation in Niger, a society’s cost of electricity (SCOE) as the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) plus the cost of climate change and air pollution is formulated. The SCOE is used as a basis for set...

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Main Authors: Fitsum Bekele Tilahun, Ramchandara Bhandari, Mengesha Mamo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Energy, Sustainability and Society
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13705-019-0217-0