Management model for rural electrification projects in Nicaragua, including the generation in isolated systems

Abstract

The objective of the research described in this article is to contribute to the development of remote rural electrical systems. The study sets out a proposed model for rural electrical project management, with the objective of achieving improved efficiency in operational management within companies or projects. Remote systems which are not connected to the conventional electricity grid, supply electricity to communities in rural areas of Nicaragua. They cover large areas which have, until now, been largely forgotten but which nevertheless have great potential in both natural resources and production. Such is the case in the Northern and Southern Atlantic Regions of Nicaragua. The proposed model for rural electrical project management uses a methodology of project analysis based on outline matrices using instruments of qualitative compilation. Based on the results of this research it is recommended that within projects of thermal power systems (using by-products of petroleum) the form of organization best suited to management needs are those of private companies, in particular the limited liability company. In projects of hydroelectric systems the recommendation is for a form of private organization such as a joint-stock corporation. Finally in projects of photovoltaic systems the recommendation is for a form of private organization such as a business cooperative.

Keywords: model of project management; legal and administrative organization.

DOI: 10.5377/nexo.v22i1.39

Nexo: Revista Científica Vol.22, No.01, pp.10-14/Agosto 2009