Abstract Power grid extension into hitherto unconnected areas is a key policy goal in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, connection and usage rates remain low in rural grid-covered areas, at least in the short…

Abstract This study advances the discourse on Demand Response adaptation in developing economies by introducing a novel Socio-Technical Adaptive Framework for Demand Response ( STAF-DR), which…

Abstract Ghana’s energy sector struggles with power shortages (“dumsor”), increasing demand, and its reliance on fossil fuels. While Demand Response (DR) programs could improve grid stability and…

Abstract Ghana's electricity sector faces dual challenges of rising demand and its ambitious 2030 target of 10 % renewable energy integration. This study analyzes urban consumption patterns in Accra…

Abstract In 2019, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched the “Promotion of Bio-Ethanol as Alternative Clean Fuel for Cooking in the United Republic of Tanzania”…

Decarbonizing the power sector and the transition to a low-carbon energy future are critical strategies for reducing emissions. A major challenge in adapting conventional power systems to incorporate…

Experiencing violence in childhood and adolescence is both common and long-lasting, and associated with poor short- and long-term health and economic outcomes. In the current study, we reviewed...

Abstract We estimate the marginal willingness to pay (WTP) for improved electricity service reliability in a nationally representative sample 1,047 grid or mini-grid connected households in Sierra…

Key Messages Electricity reliability is the strongest determinant of electric cooking adoption across all study countries. Access alone is not enough—dependable, affordable and good-quality power…

Abstract Cooking, a ubiquitous household activity, presents a significant opportunity for energy transition. This study focuses on the transition to the understudied and under-adopted—despite high…