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Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy Mini-grids for Energy Access: A Framework for Policy Design

Publication Type

Report

Date Published

04/2013

Authors

Deshmukh, Ranjit, Juan Pablo Carvallo, Ashwin Gambhir

Year of Publication

2013

URL

https://isswprod.lbl.gov/library/view-docs/private/output/rpt82612.PDF

Organization

International Energy Studies Group, International Energy Analysis Department, Energy Analysis Division, Energy Markets and Planning Department

Research Areas

Off grid, EA Renewable Energy, Grid Integration and Planning, Rate Design, Regulations, and Programs, Technologies and Strategies

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