Are Smart Grids “smart” for Bangladesh? Bangladesh is both an inspiring example of human development and a daunting challenge for engineers. Its extraordinary progress in reducing poverty has fuelled a surge in demand for energy. But without the necessary infrastructure, access to reliable and affordable power remains a major barrier to Bangladesh’s ambition. Are Smart …
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Getting the Master Plan Right… the second time around
Can Lahmeyer produce a master plan to connect electricity grids across seven Central African countries? The answer is definitely “yes”! I shared about how we got started in this previous post. But there’s lots more to the story. Discover it below. A master challenge Let me begin with a reminder about the details of this …
Neighbours become partners – Creating an Energy Masterplan for Central Africa
Have you ever developed a masterplan for the electricity generation and transmission system for an entire continental region? For seven countries with a total area of 4,000 km x 2,500 km? I can now say, “Yes”. But when I started, I had no idea what to expect or the challenges involved. I’m not new to …