Conference Papers

SIGMA at the S-@ccess Conference 2023 - Temilade Sesan, Lucy Baker & Abigael Okoko

Members of the SIGMA project team presented at the 4th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids to improve energy access - s-@ccess 2023, held in Mallorca, Spain from 26 to 28 April 2023. Our presentations focused on strengthening the commercial viability of mini-grids in Nigeria through greater inclusion (Temilade Sesan et al, ICEED), the evolving governance of decentralised electricity provision in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Senegal (Lucy Baker, OU/SPRU), and innovation and agency in mini-grid energy access and use in Kenyan households (Rosebella Nyumba et al, presented by Abigael Okoko)

The Role of Mobile Non-Road Machinery Electrification in Offgrid Areas: Some Reflections - Subhes Bhattacharyya

Presented at the Non-Road Mobile Machinery Electrification and Hybridization Forum - hosted by the Leadvent Group in Berlin, Germany from 18-19 April 2023 - this presentation discusses the roles and opportunities for electrification of mobile non-road machinery in off-grid areas in developing countries, and the potential symbioses with off-grid electrification approaches.

Event link: https://www.leadventgrp.com/events/non-road-mobile-machinery-electrification-and-hybridization-forum/details

Early insights from the Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Governance of Mini-grids in Africa (SIGMA) project - Ewah Eleri

Presented at the COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Side Event "Pathways Towards a Renewable Energy Future – Exploring Multiple Opportunities" on Monday November 14, 2022, this presentation discusses insights from the project literature review and fieldwork on the technical, economic, social and governance dimensions of mini-grids in the four SIGMA partner countries.

Beyond Man-power: How can electricity from mini grids be harnessed to boost productivity for women in agricultural value chains? - Unico Uduka, Temilade Sesan, Okechukwu Ugwu & Ewah Eleri

Presented at the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2022, the SIGMA team from ICEED Nigeria write on the need to conceive of rural development and energy access holistically, and understand the needs of female farmers and agro-processors with a view to expanding their traditional roles in agricultural value chains.

Summary of the final dissemination event