Authors:
Mutuyeyezu Olivier, Andino Maseleno
Addresses:
Renewable Energy; Photovoltaic System; Household Energy; Kayonza District; Electricity Demand; Energy Sustainability; Rural Electrification; Battery Sizing; Environmental Protection.
Abstract:
People all over the world need a lot of electricity. The increasing demand for energy necessitates the consideration of environmental protection. Some options have been tried, like using renewable energy. In some African countries, like Rwanda, peat, thermal, and hydro are still small-scale. Rwanda is a developing country, and energy is an important part of its economic growth. Because of the way the land is shaped, the grid connection costs less than what the Rwandan government planned for. The rural areas are the most affected because some of them have the means and still use old-fashioned methods that hurt the environment. One option is to use a photovoltaic system. This thesis centers on the design of a photovoltaic system, independent from the national grid, with a capacity of 0.8 kWh/day, intended for a household in Kayonza District, selected as the case study. This design's goal is to get more homes to use an off-grid solar power system. The first part of the design looked at how much electricity the household used, including the appliances. The second step in this design is to figure out how much all the parts will cost. This will get the homeowner involved in the design and costs of the system and make them feel like they own it.
Keywords: Renewable Energy; Photovoltaic System; Household Energy; Kayonza District; Electricity Demand; Energy Sustainability; Rural Electrification; Battery Sizing; Environmental Protection.
Received: 28/08/2024, Revised: 21/10/2024, Accepted: 03/02/2025, Published: 09/12/2025
DOI: 10.64091/ATIML.2025.000222
AVE Trends in Intelligent Management Letters, 2025 Vol. 1 No. 4 , Pages: 187-195