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• TITLE: A Review of Research Activities for the Perspective of a Smart Electricity Grid in Burkina Faso

  AUTHORS: Brice Junior Carmel Wendenda Ilboudo, Ollé Michel Kam, Raguilignaba Sam

  KEYWORDS: Smart Grid, Smart Building, Decentralised Energy Production, Photovoltaic, Renewable Energy

  JOURNAL NAME: Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, Vol.16 No.1, January 26, 2025

  ABSTRACT: This review explores the research activities surrounding the development and integration of smart electricity grids in Burkina Faso, a landlocked and arid territory in West Africa and one of the poorest countries in the world with significant energy challenges. It examines the current state of energy infrastructure in Burkina Faso, focusing on the integration of renewable energy sources, particularly solar photovoltaics. It highlights the role of smart grid technologies in enabling the efficient integration of renewable energy, improving grid stability and facilitating rural electrification. Additionally, the review addresses key challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, regulatory gaps and financial constraints that hinder the deployment of smart grids in the country. By analysing existing research and ongoing projects, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and barriers to implementing a smart electricity grid in Burkina Faso and offers recommendations for future development and policy frameworks.