The low-cost transition towards smart grids in low-income countries: The case study of Togo

Barate, M., Palanga, E. T. G., Ajavon, A. S. A. et Agbossou, K. (2024). The low-cost transition towards smart grids in low-income countries: The case study of Togo. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 15 (7). pp. 992-1001. ISSN 2158-107X DOI 10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0150797

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Power grids must integrate information and communication technologies to become intelligent. This integration will enable power grids to be reliable, resilient, and environmentally friendly. The smart grid would help low-income countries to have a more stable power system to boost their development. However, implementing a smart grid is costly and requires specialized skills. This article aims to outline a low-cost transition from conventional power grids to smart grids in low-income countries. It examines the possibility of telecommunications networks participating in implementing smart grids in these countries, to minimize costs. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used. Using Togo as an example, a conceptual scheme for a low-cost smart grid is proposed, with Togo's telecom operators as the telecoms network support. A transition plan to the smart grid is proposed, based on feedback from developed countries.

Type de document:	Article
Mots-clés libres:	Smart grid Telecommunications network Low cost Low-income countries
Date de dépôt:	22 janv. 2026 15:26
Dernière modification:	22 janv. 2026 15:26
Version du document déposé:	Version officielle de l'éditeur
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/12548

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