Makinta Boukar

Thermo-physical Properties of the Clay of Balkuy Combined with Millet Pods for the Thermal Insulation of Building Envelopes

Tanga Baga, B. Kossi Imbga & Makinta Boukar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2024

The empirical and traditional use of millet waste mixed with clay to make bricks is widespread in the Sahel region, particularly in Burkina Faso. The aim of this study is to characterize the thermal properties of these composite bricks according to the content of millet pod. Addi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2024/v43i54380

Experimental Evaluation of the Performance Degradation of a Solar PV Plant Operating in a Sahelian Climate

Abdoulaye Boubacar Maikano, Harouna Sani Dan Nomaoua, Makinta Boukar & Saidou Madougou · Physical Science International Journal · 2022

Niger, a Sahelian country, is known for its extreme climatic conditions and its wealth of solar deposits. In Niger, the average duration of sunshine is 8.5 hours per day and its average level is estimated at about 5 to 7 kW/m² per day. However, the rate of access to electricity i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2022/v26i9-10764