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S34ALL will develop energy prediction models for low to middle income countries - such as those in sub-Saharan Africa -听where current modelling work is sparse. At the household electrification rate in sub-Saharan Africa is the lowest in the world. As energy access has a fundamental role to play in poverty alleviation, S34ALL鈥檚 aim to generate an evidence base, ensuring sustainable and affordable energy access, is vitally important. Good energy access also enables good听access to education, markets and information, plus also enhances mobility through improved transportation systems and food security. The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)/BBOXX fellowship听awarded to Dr Pairkh is designed to听achieve such results by taking into account erratic consumption patterns combining quantitative models - for example, artificial neural networks - with consumer behaviour studies.

S34ALL partners include the University of Rwanda and the Low Carbon for Energy Development Network (LCEDN), who will provide support to foster collaborations both in the UK and sub-Saharan Africa. The main aim of producing an evidence base will be achieved through working closely with BBOXX, who have installed smart solar solutions in rural, urban and refugee camp settings across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. S34All will focus on four of their markets in the former听area, with planned models providing valuable evidence to inform decision-making on market expansion across sub-Saharan Africa. The fellowship will also support technical choices to ensure local benefits for communities.

As a next-generation utility, BBOXX aims to transform lives and unlock potential through the provision of affordable, reliable and clean energy, plus other modern utilities. The company has successfully installed over 150,000 smart solar home systems, providing energy access for nearly one million people, plus听$2 million's worth of savings for their customers.

Chris Baker-Brian, Chief Technology Innovation Officer at BBOXX, says: 鈥淲e are thrilled to be supporting the work of Dr. Priti Parikh alongside the Royal Academy of Engineering. This research will be important in understanding the needs of underserved communities in sub-Saharan Africa. It will help to expand access to clean, reliable and affordable electricity to populations living without any form of electricity or without a reliable electrical supply.听Access to electricity enables economic development at scale, by creating new markets through the entry point of electricity. Energy provision brings people into the digital economy and creates demand in many other areas and modern amenities, including gas, water, internet and finance.鈥�

Professor Nigel Titchener-Hooker, Dean of 果冻影院 Engineering, describes himself as 鈥渄elighted鈥� by Dr Parikh's听fellowship award, and 鈥渢he prospects this opens up for the future. The vision of S34ALL is a totally compelling one; relevant and timely. The outcomes will be far-reaching and profound.鈥�

Dr. Parikh herself was 鈥渉onoured鈥� to receive the Senior Research Fellowship,听noting that 鈥減redicting energy consumption trends in low to middle income countries will really help aid energy market expansion in sub-Saharan Africa. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues at BBOXX in order to achieve this vital work.鈥� A recent recipient of the 果冻影院 Provost鈥檚 Education Award, Dr. Parikh听founded CEGE's Engineering for International Development MSc with a view to听equip听engineers with the skill sets required to address global challenges and provide appropriate infrastructure solutions in resource-challenged settings. The programme has been running for four years,听growing to a strong cohort of 20 students from all over the world. Dr Parikh, an expert in听in infrastructure and business models for resource-constrained settings, is also the听Co-Investigator听on the 拢0.6 million PANChSHEEEL project (funded by the Medical Research Council/the Global Challenges Research Fund), and听for the 拢0.5 million Economic & Social Research Council/National Research Foundation-funded Isulabantu Project (assessing environmental management systems and upgrading processes in South African听townships).

With thanks to BBOXX Media.

Links

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• 果冻影院 Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE) homepage
• Engineering for International Development MSc
• PANChSHEEL news article

Notes to Editor

Kia McLean / Amy Boekstein / Justine Crestois

Instinctif Partners

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