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Contributions of Renewable Energy to Sustainable Development in Africa: Case Study of Solar Energy in Rwanda
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Acknowledging the role of energy in human development and considering the current global unsustainable consumption of a depleting and polluting source of energy, there is a need to advocating for sustainable sources ... -
COVID-19 Energy Sector Responses in Africa: A Review of Preliminary Government Interventions
(Elsevier, 2020-07-06)The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed unprecedented shocks across all facets of society, from strained healthcare systems to the closure of schools and economies. The energy sector is of no exception, with several concerns ... -
COVID‐19 and the water–energy–food nexus in Africa: Evidence from Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania
(World Water Policy, 2020-12-10)Water, energy, and food are necessary resources for well‐being and economic development. The physical and economic access to these resources in most Sub‐Saharan countries remains very low while the outbreak of COVID‐19 is ... -
Decentralized Grid-Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy System Design in Nigeria, Case Study of Zaria Municipal
(SSRN, 2018)Electricity shortage in Nigeria is very critical hence, need arises for joint, adequate and timely intervention especially by incorporating the available alternative energy sources. This paper is aimed at designing a ... -
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(Unpublished, 2019-05)During feasibility studies, Water Engineers face a daunting task in determining the most suitable techniques to supply water for consumption.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 ... -
Defeating Fluorosis in Rural Kenya Using the Kilimanjaro Concept: A Feasibility Study in Naivasha
(2019-09-03)The water in Lake Naivasha and the rainfall in the sub-county is enough to provide the whole population in the area with fluoride-free drinking and cooking water. Lake and rainwater can be blended with natural fluoride-c ... -
Deployment of Decentralized and Digitized Renewable Energy Systems to promote the energy transformation in the Maghreb Countries Case Study of Algeria
(2021-11-24)Algeria is a leader in producing fossil fuels, and its energy supply still relies on oil and gas, while the country has great potential for solar energy. The demand for energy supply increases, and the national electricity ... -
Design and Analysis of an Off-grid Hybrid Renewable Energy System to Supply Electricity in Small Industries: A Case of Tanzania
(PAUWES, 2018-09)"The off-grid hybrid power systems were attracting to supply electricity to small companies and interprices in different aspects like reliability, sustainability and environmental protections. Hybrid power system with ... -
Design and Characterization of Organic Solar Cells Based on Non-Fullerene Acceptors
(2017)The rise in the global population is constantly putting pressure on the available energy resources leading to an excessive exploitation of conventional energy resources such as fossil fuels. The use of fossil fuels has led ... -
Design and Optimization of Solar PV/Diesel Generator Hybrid Power System for Remote Telecommunication Base Transceiver Stations in Nigeria
(2017)Due to the creeping growth of mobile telecommunication subscribers in cities and a compulsory demand for a telecommunication network in remote locations, Nigerian mobile network operators (MNOs) have begun to look for ... -
Design And Performance Analysis Of A Parabolic Trough Power Plant Under Tamanrasset Climatological Conditions
(2016)In this study the current status of the energy resources, supply and demand in Algeria is reviewed. The different sources of renewable energy and their contribution to the present and future electricity supply of the country ... -
Design and performance analysis of a parabolic trough power plant under the climatological conditions of Tamanrasset, Algeria
(International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2021-04-22)Algeria’s energy demands are tremendously growing, and on the African continent it ranks among the countries with the highest energy consumption. To counter its growing energy demand, the country is progressively adopting ... -
Design of a Co-Digestion biogas plant for households: A study case of Rwanda, Gicumbi District.
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Energy is a backbone for economic development globally as well as in Rwanda. Low access to the reliable energy resources for Rwandans is a crucial challenge that needs more efforts to be resolved. Households in Rwanda ... -
Design of a Solar Dryer with Integrated Thermal Storage based on Sorption Materials
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Solar drying is not modern technology, but it is a traditional way to save nutrition so it can be consumed later. Dried mangoes were introduced as an idea that it will develop an added value for the mangoes in West Africa ... -
Design of Home Electricity Supply System Using Solar PV and Its Integration to the National Grid: A Case Study of Masaka Village
(PAUWES, 2018-09)In spite of the way that non-renewable energy sources are found in relatively small number of places, they are consumed worldwide. On the other hand, the sustainable power source is accessible everywhere throughout the ... -
Design of Hybrid Power System with Policy and Regulatory Framework Formulation for Renewable Energy Intervention in Africa, Case Study of Nigeria
(PAUWES, 2021-06)Electricity supply is a strong precondition to economic growth and development at all levels. However, the kind of electricity service and the mechanisms involved are of paramount importance in ensuring sustainability. ... -
Design of Solar PV-Biogas Hybrid Power System for Rural Electrification in Ghana
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Globally, reliable access to electricity improves the well-being of people, provides quality education, and ensures good health. In this study, a solar PV-biogas hybrid power system for electrification is designed for ... -
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 ... -
Design of Stand-alone Solar-Wind-Hydro Based Hybrid Power System: Case of Rural Village in Malawi
(JENRR, 2019)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 difficult ... -
Design of Standalone Photovoltaics (PV) / Biogas Hybrid Power System with Hydrogen Storage: Case of Northern Nigeria
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2019-10)The need for more sustainable and efficient fuel applicable to different development sectors calls for different strategies in energy systems pattern. This paper is aimed at designing off-grid solar PV/biogas hybrid ...