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Optimal Design of a PV System for the Model JUA House: A Typical Green African House
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
In the wake of the current global energy crisis, the African continent is lagging behind with
tremendous challenges in energy security and energy efficient buildings. The continent needs a
wakeup call and a shift to a ...
Stand-alone hybrid renewable electrical system for powering schools in Remote area
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Algeria plays a key role in world energy market as a leading producer and exporter of natural
gas and liquefied natural gas. Algeria’s energy mix in 2010 was almost exclusively based on
fossil fuels, especially natural ...
Sustainable Development in Africa - Shaping the Future of the Continent on Water, Energy and Climate Change Issues
(PAUWES, 2019-12)
The Young Earth System Scientists, YESS-community (YESS Africa Team) and the Pan-African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES) Community of Practice (CoP), with the contribution ...
Assessing Impacts of Energy Efficiency Policies on the future Energy Demand in Secondary Cities in Rwanda, Case study of Musanze
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Urbanization is occurring fastest in developing countries, with the least developed countries
expected to have the highest population growth rates. Cities in these countries are going to
increasingly be important sites ...
Extractivism and Community Development in Ghana: Local Actors’ Perspectives from Gold Mining in Tarkwa and Obuasi
(International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2019-05-05)
This study employed a subjective evaluation method, using interviews, focus group discussions and observation to analyse the impact of gold mining on the development of Tarkwa and Obuasi in Ghana. Whilst the mining of gold ...
Design of Stand-Alone Solar-Wind-hydro based Hybrid Power System: Case of rural village in Malawi
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Malawi has current electrification rate of less than 10% for a population of 18 million connected
to the grid. The electricity generation company in Malawi (EGENCO) is greatly affected by low
water levels making it ...
Book of Master Thesis Posters 2019
(PAUWES, 2019-11)
This Book of Master Thesis Posters is dedicated to the PAUWES graduate class of 2019. It presents a short summary of the topics addressed by the graduates during their Master thesis research in poster format. The research ...
Decision Making in Water Engineering Design Projects: A Case Study of Kadera Kuoyo Village of Migori County in Kenya
(Unpublished, 2019-05)
During feasibility studies, Water Engineers face a daunting task in determining the most suitable techniques to supply water for consumption. This study was done to demonstrate the basic principles that all Water Engineers ...
An Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on Hydropower Potential in West Africa Case study :Bamboi catchment (Black Volta)
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Due to its low adaptive capacity, West Africa is one of the regions which will be severely affected
by climate change. This study is carried out in the main framework of the CIREG project, which
is centered towards ...
Study and Design of 20kWp Grid-connected Solar PV system, Case study of Ambatolampy, Madagascar
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
The demand for electrical energy in Madagascar has been on the increase since the country got
its independence. This increase in power consumption has been due to population increase and
national economic growth. The ...