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Modelling of micro-hydropower turbine integration into the inlet pipe of a clean water tank: a case study of the Mbeya Urban Water and Sanitation Authority, Mbeya-UWSA
Abstract This study investigates the feasibility of integrating a micro-hydropower unit within the inlet pipe of a clean water storage …
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Resilient strategies to mitigate the volatility of copper and aluminium critical mineral demand for net-zero electricity network production
Abstract This study aims to mitigate the volatility of critical copper and aluminium mineral demand for electricity network production during …
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Assessment of thermal comfort and its potential for energy efficiency in low-income tropical buildings: a review
Buildings contribute approximately 40% of global energy consumption and 15% of direct CO2 emissions from end-use sectors, primarily due to …
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Production and comprehensive analysis of biodiesel from Dovyalis caffra seed oil
Abstract Biodiesel is one of the promising biofuels to replace fossil fuels as a primary energy source for machineries and …
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A review of power-to-X and its prospects for integration in Nigeria’s energy transition plan
Abstract Nigeria currently relies on 80% thermal energy generation. However, studies have shown that less than 60% of the population …
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Development of a portable small wind turbine for integration into a mobile cooling technology
Abstract In this study, a small wind turbine prototype was developed to provide electric power for a mobile cooling unit …
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A systematic review and bibliometric analysis of electric cooking: evolution, emerging trends, and future research directions for sustainable development
Abstract Many developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia, still widely use traditional cooking methods that rely on solid fuels …
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Investigating the role of subsistence renewables in alleviating power poverty within Nigeria’s energy-mix strategy
Abstract Nigeria, a country rich in renewable sources still heavily relies on nonrenewable energy, of which the government’s on-grid supply …
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Balancing short-term costs and long-term benefits: an analysis of the impact of hydroelectric power generation on electricity prices volatility in Cameroon
Abstract This study examines the short- and long-term impacts of various factors on the volatility and price of electricity in …
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Analysis of solar energy potentials of five selected south-east cities in nigeria using deep learning algorithms
Abstract This study presents a meticulous examination of the solar energy potential of five selected metropolitan cities (Abakaliki, Awka, Enugu, …
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Selection process of photovoltaic standalone pumping systems
Abstract The application of a standalone photovoltaic (PV) system for water pumping has increased nowadays in remote areas of developing …
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Comparison of the sensitivities and accuracies of optoelectronic transducers for solar irradiance measurement
Abstract This paper compares the sensitivities and accuracies of four different optoelectronic transducers in measuring solar irradiance for the fabrication …
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Cost-benefit Analysis and Financial Viability of Household Biogas Plant Investment in South Ethiopia
Abstract This study investigates the cost–benefit analysis and financial viability of biogas plant investment in South Ethiopia. A multi-stage sampling …
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The effects of saline water preheating and heat recovery in a vapour-based multistage solar still
Abstract The current study complements a broader body of research on solar distillation, including research on heat recycling capabilities and …
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The asymmetric effect of oil price on ecological footprint: evidence from oil-producing African countries
Abstract This study investigates the asymmetric impact of oil price (OP) on the ecological footprint (EF) in the major oil-producing …
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Optimal energy scheduling method for the North Cameroonian interconnected grid in response to load shedding
Abstract Renewable energy sources like sun and wind are intermittent, hence a hybrid system incorporating them is necessary. However, certain …
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Modeling and performance analysis of solar parabolic trough collectors for hybrid process heat application in Kenya’s tea industry using system advisor model
Abstract Among the Concentrated Solar Collector (CSC) technologies, Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) is the most mature and commercialized CSC technology …
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Influence of Weibull parameters on the estimation of wind energy potential
Abstract Wind potential estimation is generally evaluated using two-parameter (k, c) Weibull distribution. Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Coefficient of …
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Design models for small run-of-river hydropower plants: a review
Abstract Hydropower plants are among the most efficient and reliable renewable energy systems in the world as far as electricity …
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Solar water heating based on Bellville weather conditions in winter
Abstract Hot water supply is a daily necessity for various purposes ranging from industrial to domestic usage. However, the availability …