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Overview of Energy Systems in Africa: A Comprehensive Review

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dc.contributor.authorSantos, Michael M.
dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Ana Vaz
dc.contributor.authorLanzinha, João
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-07T09:37:04Z
dc.date.available2024-02-07T09:37:04Z
dc.date.issued2023-11-06
dc.description.abstractAfrica has abundant solar resources but only 2% of its current capacity is generated from renewable sources. Photovoltaics (PV) offer sustainable, decentralized electricity access to meet development needs. This review synthesizes the recent literature on PV in Africa, with a focus on Mozambique. The 10 most cited studies highlight the optimization of technical components, such as storage and bifacial modules, and challenges in integrating large-scale PV. Case studies demonstrated Mozambique’s potential for PV applications in water heating, irrigation, and rural electrification. These benefits include reduced emissions and energy access. However, barriers, such as high costs, lack of infrastructure, and training, exist. While solar cookers are insufficient, thermal systems have unrealized potential. Mozambique’s urban and rural electrification rates are 57% and 13%, respectively, despite its energy resources. Targeted policies, financing, and community engagement are essential for promoting adoption. While PV can sustainably expand electricity access, coordinated efforts must address costs, infrastructure, maintenance, and social factors for successful implementation. Mozambique has immense solar potential, but strategic planning and support are critical to unlocking these benefits. This review provides insights into optimizing PV systems and policy frameworks for a clean and inclusive energy production future in Africa, to synthesize the 10 most cited studies on photovoltaic solar energy in Africa, and to deeply reflect upon the current energy needs in Mozambique, the benefits of employing PV and solar thermal systems, and the challenges of implementing such systems within the Mozambican context.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationSantos, Michael M., Ana Teresa Vaz Ferreira, and João C. G. Lanzinha. 2023. "Overview of Energy Systems in Africa: A Comprehensive Review" Solar 3, no. 4: 638-649. https://doi.org/10.3390/solar3040034pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/solar3040034pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/14235
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
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dc.publisherMDPI - Solarpt_PT
dc.relationCentre of Materials and Building Technologies
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectPhotovoltaicspt_PT
dc.subjectSolar thermal systemspt_PT
dc.subjectSolar energypt_PT
dc.subjectAfricapt_PT
dc.subjectMozambiquept_PT
dc.titleOverview of Energy Systems in Africa: A Comprehensive Reviewpt_PT
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oaire.citation.endPage649pt_PT
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