Browsing Energy: Technological Development by Title
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An Open-Source Approach to Wireless Internet of Things (IoT): Smart Agriculture Proof-of Concept Using FIWARE
(PAUWES, 2019-10)Agriculture is considered as a vital activity for providing food to the increasingly growing population reaching 8.6 billion in 2030, according to the UN. Agriculture is directly tied to the availability of water and ... -
Optical Characterisation and Modelling of Films and Organic Solar Cells
(PAUWES, 2018-09)This thesis describes the optical characterisation and modelling of films and organic solar cells. Different organic solar cell layer films were deposited on glass substrates and their optical constants were determined. ... -
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 ... -
OPTIMAL DESIGN OF A PV SYSTEM FOR THE MODEL JUA HOUSE: A TYPICAL GREEN AFRICAN HOUSE
(PAUWES, 2019-09-17)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 new ... -
Optimal Sizing and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Stand-alone Photovoltaic – Wind Hybrid System: A Case Study of Busitema Health Centre III in Busia District, Eastern Uganda
(PAUWES, 2020-12)The total power generation in Uganda stands at 1,777 MW which is below phase two target of 2,325 MW of the National Development Plan (NDP II). To achieve the NDP II target while ensuring sustainable development, requires ... -
Optimization of the Compression Ratio of a Diesel Engine Running on Croton Bio-diesel
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Over the past few decades, there has been growing concerns over the sustainability of petroleum derived fuels. Approximately 86.4 percent of the world depends on fossil fuel as their primary energy source. Numerous researches ... -
Research And Design Of A Portable Breast Milk Storage Unit Using Solar-Powered Thermoelectric Modules: Engendering Renewable Energy Technologies Amongst Zimbabwean Rural Women
(PAUWES, 2021-11-24)Thermo-electric cooling that operate by the Peltier effect coupled with solar power energy; can be a strong candidate to replace traditional refrigeration technologies that contribute to harmful atmospheric emissions. This ... -
Resource Study For The Direct Use Of Low Temperature Geothermal Heat In Uganda
(2016)The use of geothermal energy is a rapidly growing sector around the world. The need to explore less popularly known renewable energy sources, as well as the necessity to curb the currently soring effects of the emission ... -
Sizing of A Hybrid Solar PV-Wind-Fuel Cell Power System for Isolated Location
(2016)At 23%, Rwanda electrification rate is still very low. Most of remote and rural areas are not connected to the grid network due to the insufficient power production and high capital cost for grid network extension. A large ... -
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 ... -
Solar-Aided Anaerobic Digester System for Small Scale Application in Uganda
(2016)Access to reliable and affordable energy is a sustainable development goal whose achievement calls for every stakeholder’s input. The drive to combat energy poverty in rural communities especially in African countries ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Study of the Feasibility of a Proposed Micro Hydropower System for Rural Electrification: The Case of Burundi
(2018-09)Recently, decentralized energy systems are recognized as one of the major solutions to increase electricity access in remote areas. Micro hydropower (MHP) has attracted considerable attention in recent studies due to its ... -
Technical Feasibility Study of Biogas Production from Biodegradable Municipal Solid Waste in Abidjan: Case Study of Households in Yopougon
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Despite all the efforts made in the management of household waste in Abidjan, uncontrolled deposits are increasing in the streets of the city. The most vulnerable areas are those with a low-income population. It is in ... -
Techno Economic Assessment of Thermal Insulation Materials for Container House under Steppe Climate Conditions
(PAUWES, 2019-10)A building's energy consumption depends on the features of its envelope. In this research, comparative analyses were conducted to select the best insulation material for a residential building made of shipping containers. ... -
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 ... -
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 ...