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A study into the techno-economic feasibility of photovoltaic and wind generated electricity for enhancement of sustainable livelihoods on Likoma Island in Malawi

This research investigated the techno-economic feasibility of increasing hours of electricity services on Likoma Island in Malawi; making use of solar photovoltaic and wind power in order to enhance sustainable livelihood. Likoma Island grid is operated independent of the mainland grid; and the isla...

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Main Author:	Collen Zalengera
Format:	Default Thesis
Published:	2015
Subjects:	Mechanical engineering not elsewhere classified Likoma Island Photovoltaic Wind Island grid Sustainable livelihoods Malawi Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/2134/16630
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