A study into the socio-technical feasibility of energy access interventions in refugee camps using a sustainable livelihoods approach
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bristol
Department Name: Civil Engineering
Abstract
The overarching aim of this research is to develop a model for testing energy access interventions in refugee camps based on new social and cultural understanding. The research seeks to:
1. Determine refugee energy needs and their prioritisation
2. Establish social and cultural factors influencing energy consumption
3. Estimate energy demand and its profile
4. Model the performance of various energy technologies such as wind and solar
5. Devise an energy deployment model that could enhance livelihoods in refugee camps
The research will adopt a people-centric approach to understand beneficiaries' energy priorities and socioeconomic context utilising a framework such as the sustainable livelihood approach (Cherni, 2004 and DFID, 1999). This new data will be incorporated into the development of on an energy access model for refugee camps.
1. Determine refugee energy needs and their prioritisation
2. Establish social and cultural factors influencing energy consumption
3. Estimate energy demand and its profile
4. Model the performance of various energy technologies such as wind and solar
5. Devise an energy deployment model that could enhance livelihoods in refugee camps
The research will adopt a people-centric approach to understand beneficiaries' energy priorities and socioeconomic context utilising a framework such as the sustainable livelihood approach (Cherni, 2004 and DFID, 1999). This new data will be incorporated into the development of on an energy access model for refugee camps.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Paul Harper (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Peter Thomas (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509619/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2021 | |||
| 1942756 | Studentship | EP/N509619/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/06/2021 | Peter Thomas |
| Description | Practical Action |
| Organisation | Practical Action |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | I am carrying out additional analysis of the data collected by Practical Action and I have provide input to the operation of the Renewable Energy for Refugees Programme. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Practical Action have provided access to data they have collected as part of the Renewable Energy for Refugees Programme and facilitated access to refugee camps in Rwanda. |
| Impact | This will results in academic publications that are due to be published in 2020.It will also contribute to the final thesis due to be published in 2021. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Energy Research and Social Science Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Poster presentation at the Energy Research and Social Sciences conference. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |