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Philip Sandwell

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics

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@article{Thomas:2021:10.1016/j.rser.2021.110872,
author = {Thomas, PJM and Sandwell, P and Williamson, SJ and Harper, PW},
doi = {10.1016/j.rser.2021.110872},
journal = {Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews},
pages = {1--12},
title = {A PESTLE analysis of solar home systems in refugee camps in Rwanda},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.110872},
volume = {143},
year = {2021}
}
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TY  - JOUR
AB  - There is a paucity of data on energy access in refugee camps and limited analysis regarding the viability of modern energy technologies such as solar home systems in these contexts. This paper addresses these by presenting an overview of the household and small enterprise electricity access situation in Kigeme, Nyabiheke and Gihembe camps in Rwanda and through the application of a Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental (PESTLE) analysis to assess the barriers influencing solar home system provision. Most households and small enterprises currently have limited or no access to electricity and there is significant unmet demand for energy services such as mobile phone charging, lighting, and entertainment in the camps. The analysis suggests that solar home systems can meet these energy needs and identifies important factors in ensuring projects are successful. Projects should be informed by the needs and priorities of end-users and should be aligned with national policies, such as achieving Tier 2 energy access, to garner political support. Where possible, local market systems should be nurtured to normalise paying for energy products and to avoid free distribution. This can support private sector engagement and result in longer system lifetimes through improved maintenance. Energy literacy programmes can also improve awareness of solar home systems and their benefits compared to traditional sources of energy. These findings can inform practitioners on the supporting policy/financial frameworks, design requirements and implementation measures needed to maximise the benefits of future solar home system projects and help achieve electrification targets.
AU  - Thomas,PJM
AU  - Sandwell,P
AU  - Williamson,SJ
AU  - Harper,PW
DO  - 10.1016/j.rser.2021.110872
EP  - 12
PY  - 2021///
SN  - 1364-0321
SP  - 1
TI  - A PESTLE analysis of solar home systems in refugee camps in Rwanda
T2  - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.110872
UR  - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032121001660?via%3Dihub
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/87365
VL  - 143
ER  -
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