PAUWES: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Potential Role of Renewable Energy into Energy Mix to Overcome Energy Shortfall in Niger. Case of Sékoukou Village
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Energy access is closely linked to any development. The lack of access to energy is a major obstacle to the development and the improvement of living conditions for developing countries. The most West African developing ... -
Techno-ecomic Analysis of a Hybrid Power System for Rural Electrification in Niger: Case of Ngonga Zarma Village .
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Energy is significant in fuelling sustainable development for all by 2030, as is the current global agenda. Renewable energy sources (biomass, solar hydro and others) are defining the energy transition of the world today ... -
Feasibility Study and Energy Applications of Advanced (2G and 3G) Biofuels in South Africa
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Recent advancements in the technology, economy and sustainability of bioenergy from biomass and biofuel have been revolutionized. There is the utmost need for the sustainability of bioenergy and in transmogrifying the ... -
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 ... -
Community Acceptability of Renewable Energy in Africa: Implications for Climate Change Action in Sekoukou, Niger
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Niger possesses a vast amount of renewable energy potential but still battles with numerous challenges in its energy sector with the increasing effects of climate change, also escalating the socio-economic predicaments ... -
Enhancing the role of local government in promoting sustainable energy transitions in Ghana. A case study of Wa Municipality
(2019-10)African local governments have an important role to play in Sustainable Energy Transitions (SET), yet their involvement in sustainable energy planning is severely inadequate. The main aim of this study was to examine how ... -
Study of Hybrid System Development in Optimization of a Micro Hydropower Plant: Case of Kigwena in Burundi
(PAUWES, 2019-10)A significant characteristic of the power sector in Burundi is the very low level of electrification, mostly supplied to urban areas. However, Burundi has considerable potential for developing renewable energy technologies ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Energy Access and Impact Analysis of Biogas Harnessing on MAU Forest Conservation
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Forests as a source of energy are important in many countries, especially in rural areas in the subSaharan African countries, where the availability of wood fuel is literally a human necessity for survival. These countries ... -
Assessment and Optimization of “Flexy-Energy” Approach Case Study: Bilgo Village, Burkina Faso, West Africa
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Access to electricity is essential for infrastructural development, economic growth, and better living standards in any country. However, the access rate to reliable grid electricity services in West Africa remains very ... -
Solar Pumping System for Rural Water Supply and Small Scale Irrigation Schemes, A Case Study of Regional Hubs ff Islamic Development Bank, Rabat, Morocco; Dakar, Senegal; Abuja, Nigeria .
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Non-renewable energy sources usage for water pumping in African communities threatens the energy security of our continent and contribute to climate change through the use of environmental unfriendly energy sources. These ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies and Socio-economic Development: A Ripple Effect Analysis of Two Policy Choices: Inclusive Clean-burning, Fuel-efficient Cook-stoves and Solar PVs for Street Lighting, Institutional and Home Applications in Hoima District, Uganda
(PAUWES, 2019-10)This study assessed the diffusion of renewable energy technologies and its impact on socioeconomic development of rural livelihoods, focusing on the ripple effect analysis of two policy choices: disseminating clean-burning, ... -
Assessment of Biofuel Potential on Marginal Lands and from Waste Vegetable Oil Resources in a Ghana
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Climate change and its numerous effects has called for the need to consider green and cleansourced energy alternatives. Biofuel promises to be a great option. This research aims at Assessing the Biofuel Potential on ... -
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 ...