Omuluche Collins O., Ibe Kizito Chidozie, Amuka Johnpaul Onyenezi, Nwauzor J. N., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Garuba Muhammed Hatim, Ejiofor Callista Onyinyechukwu, Opara Ginikachi Joseph, Otuuh Azubuike Gladstone, Omowonuola Omolayo E. & Isaac Stanley C.·Journal of Energy Research and Reviews·2026
The increasing generation of plantain (Musa paradisiaca) residues presents both a waste-management challenge and an opportunity for renewable-energy recovery. This study investigated the anaerobic digestion of plantain residues for biogas production and optimised the process usin...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i11550
This study evaluates ARIMA and hybrid Grey-Box models for forecasting the share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption in Angola, Canada, France, and Nigeria. Annual World Bank data from 1990 to 2021 were analysed using exploratory analysis, stationarity testing, a...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i11549
This study evaluated the feasibility of a scaled-down, renewable-energy-powered hydrogen generation system for domestic cooking. The proposed system integrated solar-powered electrolysis, electrolyte circulation, hydrogen separation, compression, storage, and burner delivery. Des...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10548
Bidirectional wireless vehicle-to-grid interfaces combine a loosely coupled inductive link with high-frequency bridges on both the infrastructure and the vehicle side, producing a converter that is structurally equivalent to a dual-active-bridge operating through a resonant netwo...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10547
Apple processing generates substantial quantities of pomace waste, comprising approximately 25–30% of the processed fruit dry mass. This inexpensive, non-food-competing residue retains a substantial fermentable carbohydrate content, making it an attractive feedstock for biogas pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10546
Uganda is a nation endowed with an estimated 52,000 MW of energy potential across seven distinct resource categories, yet more than half of its population lacks access to electricity, and nearly 90% of national energy consumption derives from traditional biomass. This review surv...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10545
Aims: This study examined the effect of solar incident angle on the power output of a single 350 W photovoltaic (PV) module in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study employed an experimental research design to determine the influence of solar incident angle on the...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10544
High-temperature energy systems require structural materials that retain strength while preserving sufficient deformation capacity under thermal exposure. The compositional design space of multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) is, however, too large for exhaustive trial-and-erro...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10543
Background: Offshore wind energy may provide a complementary renewable-energy option for Guyana, particularly in areas with substantial offshore industrial activity. Aims: To use offshore wind data collected from a ship offshore Guyana to estimate potential energy generation usin...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10542
Bamgboye Morakinyo Afolabi, Susan J. Holdbrooke, Agatha Henry-Ajala, Samuel Oluwaseun Kayode-Odiaka, Olayinka Henrietta Omoniyi, Khaleelaa Adedoyin Seidu, Adebisi Esther Adeniyi, Mistura Ayomikun Lasisi, Mariam Ayoyinka Yaqub, Adebola Elizabeth Adeosun, Toyyibah Omolabake Daud & Samuel Oluwayensi Ajao·Journal of Energy Research and Reviews·2026
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the psychosocial, economic, and health impacts of prolonged power outages in Nigeria. Study Design: A convenience sample was used for the study. Materials and Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was used to explore the psychosocial e...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10541
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands face significant energy-management challenges due to geographical isolation, limited grid connectivity, high fuel transportation costs, and continued dependence on diesel-based electricity generation. This study assesses the technical reliability a...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10540
Agricultural production depends on reliable energy for water lifting, pressurised irrigation, protected cultivation and other farm operations, yet conventional diesel and electricity supply can expose producers to fuel-price volatility, unreliable service and greenhouse-gas emiss...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i10539
Climate-induced hydrological deficits disrupt traditional electricity architectures globally, forcing hydro-dependent national power grids to accelerate structural transitions toward utility-scale solar photovoltaic generation. While this shift mitigates drought-induced energy de...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i9538
Aim: The aim of this research is to minimize power losses and improve the voltage profile of the Ado-Ekiti 33 kV feeders through optimal network reconfiguration using a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm–Particle Swarm Optimization technique. Study Design: This study investigates the optim...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i9537
This work focuses on the modelling and simulation of a Proportional Resonant (PR) current controller designed to mitigate, to an acceptable limit, the current harmonics that distort the output current of the Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) tied to the utility grid. To achieve this,...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i9536