| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7407110 | Energy Policy | 2012 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Centralized and decentralized electrification are compared for 150 countries. ⺠A cost-optimized network algorithm finds the least-cost electrification system. ⺠Least-cost infrastructures combine centralized and decentralized portions. ⺠For most people, centralized electricity is cheapest option. ⺠In much of Africa, decentralized electricity may be cheaper than centralized.
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Authors
Todd Levin, Valerie M. Thomas,