Sustainable Energy Development in East Africa

Interdisciplinary Approaches

Henrietta Acquah-Swanzy, Henry Asiimwe, Joachim Böcker, Henrik Bode, Paul Bogere, Ulrich Hilleringmann, Josephine Nakato Kakande, Teddy Mangeni, James Musana, Ibrahim Mwammenywa, Irene Ngoti, Lillian Donna Namujju, Godiana Philipo, Stefan Trittler, Christine Freitag, Katrin Temmen, Stefan Krauter, Tobias Klaus, Burkhard Hehenkamp

• Verlag: oekom verlag
• Jahr: 2025
• eBook-ISBN:
  9783987264979
• Thema: Technology & Engineering

Despite numerous initiatives, reliable and equitable access to energy remains out of reach for large parts of the population in East Africa. While renewable energy projects are on the rise, ensuring their sustainability and long-term impact continues to pose significant challenges. This book presents the results of an international and inter-disciplinary research project that brings together expertise from engineering science, economics, the social sciences, and education. Its goal: to develop practical, context-sensitive approaches to improving energy access in East Africa. Aimed at scientists, students, and practitioners engaged in energy development, this book offers a rich collection of ideas and solutions to support their work. These solutions are based on the significant benefits of sharing knowledge and insights with other disciplines, making energy development a collaborative effort.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Inhalt
• Abstract
• Table of Abbreviations and Formula Symbols
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Aspects of (Failing) Sustainability in Energy Development: A Community‐Owned Microgrid Case Study
• 3. Improving Sustainable Energy Engineering
• 4. Societal Perspectives
• 5. Educational Perspectives
• 6. Prospects: Knowledge Distribution and Educational Formats in Years to Come
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Editors and Authors