SudiLillian/benin_electrification

Least-cost electrification analysis for Benin - Case Study # Least-Cost Electrification Analysis for Benin **Author:** Lilian Sudi **Date:** June 2026 **Prepared for:** VIDA Case Study ## Overview Least-cost electrification analysis for 17,205 settlements across Benin, covering: - Electricity demand estimation over a 15-year planning horizon (2025-2040) - LCOE-based technology comparison (grid extension, mini-grid, solar home systems) - Sensitivity analysis across 6 cost scenarios - Investment prioritisation scoring across all settlements ## Key Findings | Technology | Settlements | Population | |------------|-------------|------------| | Grid Extension | 179 (1%) | 7.7M (54%) | | Mini-Grid | 17,026 (99%) | 6.4M (46%) | | Solar Home System | 0 | 0 | Mini-grid dominance is prevalent across all 6 sensitivity scenarios tested. ## Repository Structure ## Note on Data Files `Benin_settlement_properties.geojson` exceeds GitHub's 25MB file size limit and is not included in this repository. This file was provided by VIDA as part of the technical assessment. ## Settlement Data `Benin_settlement_properties.geojson` is stored as a zip file. Unzip before running the notebook. or **Download here:** Benin_settlement_properties.geojson To run the notebook, download this file and place it in the same folder as the notebook, or update the file path to your Google Drive location.