[pccgrads] TODAY! PMEC Seminar: Aligning Decentralized Rural Electrification with Community Priorities- TH 5/8 at 4pm

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Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC) Seminar
Speaker: Prof. June Lukuyu, UW Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Title: Aligning Decentralized Rural Electrification with Community Priorities
Date/Time: Thursday 5/8, 4pm PT
Location: Sieg Building, 429
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/PMECSpringSeminar2025<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/PMECSpringSeminar2025__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!hQHXjOzSTeu7_457SUFmZ0VrIKNXlAzIq-s9MUsVnK84-WmY4HkByTfAwO6dLMcgXgZHGhvflSwdkg$>

Abstract: As decentralized energy solutions like mini-grids and standalone systems gain prominence in rural electrification planning efforts internationally, challenges remain in aligning these technologies with community priorities, ensuring sustainable demand growth, and reducing high system costs. This talk presents a participatory, community-driven model for rural electrification that centers local needs and participation, offering an alternative to conventional technology-first approaches. Drawing from ongoing collaborative research with a growing team of scholars and practitioners, I will outline strategies for integrating participatory demand estimation, flexible system design, and cooperative governance models. The talk will also highlight innovative tools such as gamification-based demand estimation, which supports more inclusive planning by actively engaging communities in articulating their energy aspirations.




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University of Washington
Ocean Sciences Building, Room 335A
Phone: 206-543-6521
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