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Techno-economic Analysis fo Hybrid Energy System for Rural Electrificationusing Open Source energy Modeling Tool
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
The world energy demand continues to increase due to the rising population growth and
industrialization. In Algeria, the conventional energy resources represent the backbone of the
energy sector while the huge renewable ...
The Comparison of Historical Time Series of Gridded Monthly Precipitation Data from Different Sources CRU, GPCC, and HSM_SIEREM Over Africa for the Period (1940- 1999)
(2019-09-04)
Nowadays, many precipitation gridded datasets are used for climatic research in Africa, a way for scientists to complement their observed data for several studies as river-runoff relationship, impact of climate change or ...
Examining Water Security in the Challenging Environment in Togo, West Africa
(MDPI, 2019-01-29)
Water shortages across the globe have increased due to climate change among other factors with negative impacts expected at the river basin level. Anticipating these impacts will help experts act in a timely manner to avoid ...
A Study of Hydroelectric Power Supply in the West of Algeria
(2019-09-02)
There is a growing awareness that climate change is causing major disruptions to the environment with rising sea levels, disruptions to wildlife and plants, and impacting agriculture, health and countries’ economies. Huge ...
User Friendly Numerical Hydraulic Model for Complex Pipe Networks. Case Study: Mbale School Zone, Uganda
(2019-09-02)
Whenever there are substantial variations in quantity of demands within a metropolitan water network, it is necessary to assess the pipe network. Variations in demand exist every time new industries or residences are ...
Solar PV Coupled with Passive and Active Efficient Cooling Systems for a Smart African Solar House
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Africa is experiencing more and more serious challenges of energy crisis, ozone depletion and
global warming. Space cooling is rapidly growing in both residential and commercial buildings
accounting for about 18.5% of ...
Multi-criteria Decision Making for Energy Planning In Democratic Republic Of Congo: Case Study of Idjwi Island
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Energy planning involves multiple actors (authorities, community, investors, and operators)
and multiple objectives most of the time in perpetual conflict. The Analysis Hierarchy Process
(AHP) which consists of a ...
Modelling the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources in Ghana: A Case study of the Densu River Basin
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Climate change continues to pose a threat to the sustainability of water resources. Global
warming can have several effects on the water resources and water demands in the Densu
River Basin especially household water use ...
Overcoming the Challenges of Rural Electrification through Stakeholders’ Participation in Policy Making: Case of Cameroon
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
Energy plays a pivotal role in shaping the growth of Cameroon and in its drive to become an
emergent economy, the country‘s Vision 2035 does not fail to underscore the importance of
this resource. With only about 20% of ...
Water Harvesting Structure Sustainability
(PAUWES, 2019-10)
WH comprises all forms of activities where water is collected, stored and used either in the
blue or green form. It involves the direct collection of rain that falls onto the roofs, grounds
and runs off, as well as ...