Decentralized Solutions for Developing Economies : Addressing Energy Poverty Through Innovation

Intro -- Foreword by ADA -- Preface by Microenergy Systems Research Group -- Preface by Daniel M. Kammen -- Preface by the Organizing Team -- Conference Summary -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Part I New Experiences, Simulations and Visions from the Field of AC and DC Minigrids -- 1 Swarm Electrification: Investigating a Paradigm Shift Through the Building of Microgrids Bottom-up -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Objective and Methodology -- Literature Review -- Analyzing the Model: Case Study Bangladesh -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix -- References -- 2 Identifying Hidden Resources in Solar Home Systems as the Basis for Bottom-Up Grids -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Solar Module Simulation -- Battery Model -- Charge Controller -- Load Profile -- Results -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 A Concept of DC Nano-Grid for Low Cost Energy Access in Rural Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Debate of DC Versus AC -- Solar PV Based Irrigation in Bangladesh -- The Concept of DC Nanogrid: Its Appropriateness in the Context of Bangladesh -- A Calculation for Water Delivery for a Small Irrigation Pump -- The Cost Calculation for the Proposed Nano-Grid -- Conclusions -- References -- 4 Experience from First Solar Mini Grid Service in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- System Design and Planning -- Consumer Profile in Enam Nahar Market -- Business Plan -- Tariff for Electricity -- Hardware and System Configuration -- Results and Discussion -- Revenue from Solar Mini Grid Service -- Challenges Faced by Mini Grid Service -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Prospects for Electricity Access in Rural India Using Solar Photovoltaic Based Mini-Grid Systems -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- System Design, Maintenance and Management.