The productivity cost of power outages for manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Senegal
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DOI: 10.1007/s40812-019-00128-8
Abstract: This paper investigates on the productivity effects of power outages on manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Senegal, using a panel data on manufacturing firms. Productivity is estimated using stochastic frontier models, and power… read more here.
Keywords: small medium; manufacturing small; productivity; outages manufacturing ... See more keywords
Cost of power outages for manufacturing firms in Ethiopia: A stated preference study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2020.104753
Abstract: Having a reliable supply of electricity is essential for the operation of any firm. In most developing countries, however, electricity supply is highly unreliable. In this study, we estimate the cost of power outages for… read more here.
Keywords: stated preference; cost power; power; cost ... See more keywords
Energy, the city and everyday life: Living with power outages in post-war Lebanon
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DOI: 10.1016/j.erss.2017.11.012
Abstract: Abstract Years of civil war in Lebanon (1975–1990) resulted in considerable destruction in its towns and cities, with significant impacts on buildings and infrastructure. Notably, the electricity sector continues to suffer from power outages long… read more here.
Keywords: power outages; city; energy; war ... See more keywords
Earthquakes, Fuel Crisis, Power Outages, and Health Care in Nepal: Implications for the Future
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2016.195
Abstract: Abstract Earthquakes are a major natural calamity with pervasive effects on human life and nature. Similar effects are mimicked by man-made disasters such as fuel crises and power outages in developing countries. Natural and man-made… read more here.
Keywords: health care; power outages; fuel; health ... See more keywords
Power supply disruptions deter electric vehicle adoption in cities in China
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50447-1
Abstract: Electrification plays a crucial role in deep decarbonization. However, electrification and power infrastructure can cause mutual challenges. We use nationwide power outage and electric vehicle adoption data in China to provide empirical evidence on how… read more here.
Keywords: adoption; electric vehicle; power outages; vehicle adoption ... See more keywords
Quantifying cascading power outages during climate extremes considering renewable energy integration
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57565-4
Abstract: Climate extremes, such as hurricanes, combined with large-scale integration of environment-sensitive renewables, could exacerbate the risk of widespread power outages. We introduce a coupled climate-energy model for cascading power outages, which comprehensively captures the impacts… read more here.
Keywords: integration; energy; power outages; climate extremes ... See more keywords
Unequal power outages induced by natural disasters
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-64012-x
Abstract: Natural disasters increasingly threaten energy system reliability. However, little empirical research has examined the unequal impact of such events on power outages. Here, we employ a nationwide high-frequency point-level power outage and natural disasters dataset… read more here.
Keywords: natural disasters; poverty counties; power outages; outages induced ... See more keywords
Investigating the impact of power outages on sustainable community development: exploring the local community’s perception in Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1108/k-03-2023-0383
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of the present study is to investigate the community’s view of power outages and their effect on sustainable community development. This research has three aims. This project will first investigate how a blackout… read more here.
Keywords: sustainable community; development; community; community development ... See more keywords
Multi-Stage Prediction for Zero-Inflated Hurricane Induced Power Outages
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2018.2877078
Abstract: Predicting hurricane power outages facilitates disaster response decision-making by electric power utilities as well as other organizations of critical importance to society. Predictive models can be built on the basis of statistical learning methods that… read more here.
Keywords: power outages; power; zero inflated; stage ... See more keywords
On the Use of Satellite Nightlights for Power Outages Prediction
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3149485
Abstract: Hurricanes are a dominant disaster in the Caribbean, always causing serious power outages throughout the islands. Hurricane Maria was a prime example, causing unimaginable destruction of the power infrastructure of Puerto Rico (PR). Consequently, one… read more here.
Keywords: satellite nightlights; hurricane; power; nightlights power ... See more keywords
Modeling of Lightning Strike Events, and it’s Correlational with Power Outages in South-West Coast, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v7i6.pp3262-3270
Abstract: This paper aimed to model lightning strike events and evaluate its correlation with power outages in a Nigerian power distribution system. A specified coastal distribution network of southwest Nigeria was selected as a case study.… read more here.
Keywords: power outages; lightning strike; strike events; power ... See more keywords