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Deconstructing the concept of renewable energy-based mini-grids for rural electrification in East Africa

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  • Mathilde Brix Pedersen, 2016. "Deconstructing the concept of renewable energy-based mini-grids for rural electrification in East Africa," Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 5(5), pages 570-587, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:wireae:v:5:y:2016:i:5:p:570-587
    DOI: 10.1002/wene.205
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