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==Introduction==  
 
==Introduction==  
'''The Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub was created within the PeopleSuN project, in collaboration with Nigerian stakeholders. This open access hub aims to contribute to bridging the skills gap in the Nigerian off-grid solar sector by facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration. Users are kindly encouraged to actively contribute to this hub by creating new inputs and sharing their own experiences.''' Ultimately, the hub seeks to support the design and implementation of financially viable and inclusive off-grid power interventions in underserved areas across Nigeria.
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'''The Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub was created within the [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - About|PeopleSuN project]], a collaboration of Nigerian and German partners. This open access hub aims to contribute to bridging the skills gap in the Nigerian off-grid solar sector by facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration.''' Ultimately, the hub seeks to support the design and implementation of financially viable and inclusive off-grid solar interventions in underserved areas across Nigeria.
  
Figure 1 shows the main target users for this hub. However, every interested person is invited to use and contribute to the Hub.  
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'''Users are able to actively contribute to this hub by creating new articles and sharing their own experiences.'''
  
[[File:Bildschirmfoto 2023-07-25 um 14.28.56.png|295x295px]]
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Please consult the [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Guide to the Hub|Guide to the Hub]] to start contributing. For any queries about the hub, contact us at info@energypedia.info. [[File:Impact.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
  
''Figure 1: Target users of the Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub''
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==Structure of the Hub==
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The knowledge hub is structured along 6 key dimensions that are crucial for developing a successful and long-lived off-grid solar interventions<ref>This structure is based loosely on existing frameworks that help in the design of electricity access interventions, such as the EDM (Energy Delivery Model) framework: Bellanca, R., & Garside, B. (2013). An approach to designing energy delivery models that work for people living in poverty. <nowiki>https://pubs.iied.org/16551iied</nowiki></ref>:  
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Understand User Needs|Understanding user needs]]
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Estimate and Stimulate Demand|Estimating and stimulating demand]] for electricity
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Design Supply Infrastructure|Designing the supply infrastructure]]
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Design Business Model|Designing the business model]]
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Securing Financial Feasibility|Securing financing]]
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Secure Support Services|Securing support services]]
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For each dimension, the hub contains:
  
==Structure of the Hub==
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* An introduction to the topic, including key definitions
The dimensions in this hub are based on the Energy Delivery Model (EDM) framework<ref>Bellanca, R., & Garside, B. (2013). An approach to designing energy delivery models that work for people living in poverty. <nowiki>https://pubs.iied.org/16551iied</nowiki></ref>. This framework illustrates the different key dimensions that are all part of developing a sustainable renewable electrification intervention (Figure 1).
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* Guidance, specifically for the Nigerian context
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* A collection of tools and resources that are available to help practitioners in developing a successful off-grid solar intervention in Nigeria.
  
[[File:Key_steps_in_process_of_designing_Energy_Delivery_Model.jpg|alt=|451x451px]]
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Additionally, the hub contains:
  
''Figure 2: Key steps in process of designing an Energy Delivery Model''
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* An introduction to the national context and policies
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* Deep-dives into specific topics, such as approaches to stimulating [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Focus Topic: Productive Use of Energy|Productive Uses of Energy]]
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Case Studies Overview|Case-studies]] that give insights into how practitioners have tackled specific dimensions of the
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* [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - PeopleSuN Publications|Publications]] of interest
  
Each dimension in this hub follows a similar structure. After giving a brief introduction, relevant definitions are provided to help understanding the respective topic. In some sections, challenges are listed. Afterwards, some guiding principles for each dimension are elaborated to provide context of the topic. Lastly, a list of existing tools and resources is attached within each dimension. Every section can be edited and u'''sers are kindly encouraged to especially add on to the lists of tools and resources.'''
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Because the hub is a wiki, every section can be edited, and new sections can be created. U'''s'''ers are strongly encouraged to contribute to the hub by improving the guidance, adding new tools and resources, and contributing their case studies and publications.
  
The Highlights section that is found at the bottom of the [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub|main page]] includes the different tools and resources that were developed within the PeopleSuN project. They all relate to certain dimensions of the EDM framework and thus can also be found in the respective dimension. The [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - Case Studies Overview|case studies overview]] shows the series of case studies developed within PeopleSuN. Each case study focuses on an existing electrification intervention to inform about good practices and lessons learned, spanning different solutions (minigrids, solar home systems, etc.).
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The Highlights section that is found at the bottom of the hub's [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub|main page]] gives an overview of the different tools and resources that were developed within the PeopleSuN project. Each tool can also be found within the hub.
  
 
== How to contribute to the Hub ==
 
== How to contribute to the Hub ==
To be able to work on Energypedia, one needs to register first. In case you have no account yet, use this [[Special:RequestAccount|link]] to register. You don't need to be an energy expert in order to request an account. After submission, it might take some hours until the account is activated.  
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It's very easy to contribute to the hub! The first step is to register with Energypedia first. In case you have no account yet, use this [[Special:RequestAccount|link]] to register. It might take a few hours until the account is activated.
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Remember: you do not need to be an energy expert in order to contribute or request an Energypedia account.
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Please consult [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - How to Contribute|this article]] on how to contribute to the Nigeria Off-grid Solar Knowledge Hub.  
  
Please consult [[Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub - How to Contribute|this article]] on how to make edits in the Knowledge Hub.  
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For any queries about the hub, contact us at info@energypedia.info. 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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Revision as of 10:07, 21 August 2023

Introduction

The Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub was created within the PeopleSuN project, a collaboration of Nigerian and German partners. This open access hub aims to contribute to bridging the skills gap in the Nigerian off-grid solar sector by facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration. Ultimately, the hub seeks to support the design and implementation of financially viable and inclusive off-grid solar interventions in underserved areas across Nigeria.

Users are able to actively contribute to this hub by creating new articles and sharing their own experiences.

Please consult the Guide to the Hub to start contributing. For any queries about the hub, contact us at info@energypedia.info.

Structure of the Hub

The knowledge hub is structured along 6 key dimensions that are crucial for developing a successful and long-lived off-grid solar interventions[1]:

For each dimension, the hub contains:

  • An introduction to the topic, including key definitions
  • Guidance, specifically for the Nigerian context
  • A collection of tools and resources that are available to help practitioners in developing a successful off-grid solar intervention in Nigeria.

Additionally, the hub contains:

  • An introduction to the national context and policies
  • Deep-dives into specific topics, such as approaches to stimulating Productive Uses of Energy
  • Case-studies that give insights into how practitioners have tackled specific dimensions of the
  • Publications of interest

Because the hub is a wiki, every section can be edited, and new sections can be created. Users are strongly encouraged to contribute to the hub by improving the guidance, adding new tools and resources, and contributing their case studies and publications.

The Highlights section that is found at the bottom of the hub's main page gives an overview of the different tools and resources that were developed within the PeopleSuN project. Each tool can also be found within the hub.

How to contribute to the Hub

It's very easy to contribute to the hub! The first step is to register with Energypedia first. In case you have no account yet, use this link to register. It might take a few hours until the account is activated.

Remember: you do not need to be an energy expert in order to contribute or request an Energypedia account.

Please consult this article on how to contribute to the Nigeria Off-grid Solar Knowledge Hub.

For any queries about the hub, contact us at info@energypedia.info.

Bibliography

  1. This structure is based loosely on existing frameworks that help in the design of electricity access interventions, such as the EDM (Energy Delivery Model) framework: Bellanca, R., & Garside, B. (2013). An approach to designing energy delivery models that work for people living in poverty. https://pubs.iied.org/16551iied