Achieving universal electricity access by 2030 is one of the energy-related development targets in Nigeria and the … electricity access rate is estimated at 62%, with urban being 91% and rural 30%. In line with the set SDG7 target of achieving … universal electricity access by 2030, this study examines the least-cost options for providing electricity access to thousands …

Increasing electricity access remains a challenge, particularly in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. This study … within reach of the electricity grid, we investigate correlates of the low grid electricity uptake. We find that proxies for … similar mechanisms govern choices between grid electricity and traditional or solar energy sources. Together, these findings …

electricity access. We account for self-selection and regional differences by using households from the electrified villages to …

Universal access to modern energy services, in terms of access to electricity and to modern cooking facilities, has … outcomes of interest are electricity connection and ICS adoption for the analysis of barriers, time allocation, labour market …

This paper estimates the welfare impact of rural electrification in India using nationally representative household … reliability of electricity service. Gaining access to electricity combined with a reliable power supply is associated with a 17 … percent increase in income during the sample period, but gaining access to electricity alone is associated with only a 9 …

This paper estimates the welfare impact of rural electrification in India using nationally representative household … reliability of electricity service. Gaining access to electricity combined with a reliable power supply is associated with a 17 … percent increase in income during the sample period, but gaining access to electricity alone is associated with only a 9 …

The study focuses on the impact of electricity on the income, health and education of the rural Bhutanese. The results … from kerosene to electricity for lighting alone results in a consumers surplus of about Nu. 29,700 per household. Use of … electricity in hospitals. There are more students studying for longer duration, and higher enrollment in non formal education in …