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Elemental composition of Dust Particles and Influence of Dust Addition on Photovoltaic Module Performance

A. A. McAsule, F. N. Gesa, N. S. Akiiga, S. T. Kungur, T. Igbawua, J. T. Ikyumbur, S. I. Aondoakaa & T. Daniel · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2022

There is an excellence prospective for solar power practice in Nigeria by engaging solar photovoltaic (PV) units. Addition of dust on solar antennae and PV elements is a pronounced worry owing to different dust particles fouling on the module. The recitals of such devices are con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i230253

Renewable Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in Uganda

Geoffrey S. Mutumba, Geoffrey Mubiinzi, Kaddu Milly & Jacob Otim · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2022

This paper concerns itself with the relationship of renewable energy consumption on economic growth in Uganda using data of 1988-2018. Uganda is gifted with renewable energy resources and should be exploring the possibility of meeting the Sustainable Development Goal 7. This pape...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i230252

Climate Change Policies of the Four Largest Global Emitters of Greenhouse Gases: Their Similarities, Differences and Way Forward

Kuok Ho Daniel Tang · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2022

Aims: The impetus to combat intensifying climate change has prompted countries to make policies pertinent to climate change. With China, India, the United States and the European Union contributing to more than half of greenhouse gases emitted, their climate change policies are o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i230251

Evidence of Causality between Economic Growth and Electricity Consumption Expenditure in Uganda

Kassim Alinda, Sulait Tumwine, Twaha Kaawaase, Ståle Navrud, Irene Nalukenge & Arthur Sserwanga · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2022

The aim of this study is to investigate the evidence of causality between economic growth and electricity consumption expenditure in Uganda for the period 1986 to 2017, aimed at contributing to literature on this topic and inform energy policy design in the country. Unlike previo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i230250

The Biogas Production from Brewery Waste: A Case Study for Tanzania Breweries Company Limited (Arusha-Branch)

Wenceslaus Pantaleo Missana, Peter Paul Mashingo & Siza Tumbo · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2022

Beverage and Food processing industries are extremely large consumers of energy and bio-waste producer worldwide. Due to its high concentration of organic compounds, which imposes a high biochemical oxygen to the waste's breakdown, disposal from these companies in the environment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i130246

Energy Use Efficiency of Sugar Cane Production in the Central Clay Plain of Kenana Area

Mohamed Hassan Dahab, Abdalla N. O. Kheiry & Omer Ahmed Abdalla · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2022

Sugarcane is one of the strategic cash crops in Sudan for production of sugar and other products for local consumption and export. The objective of this research study was to investigate and calculate the amounts of energy used in sugarcane production, to evaluate the energy use...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i130245

Readiness of Nuclear Energy Development in Uganda

Geoffrey S. Mutumba · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2022

This study investigates readiness of nuclear energy development in Uganda. A developing nation like Uganda relies on about 87% renewable energy yet a lot of its power potential remains untapped. Uganda’s energy potential of 41800MW exists abundantly of which 24000MW (57.4%) is nu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i130244

Determination of Yearly Performance and Degradation Rate of Electrical Parameters of a Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Modules in Minna, Central Nigeria

Alilu, Saliu Olakanmi, Ezenwora Joel, Moses Abiodun Stephen, Aku Ibrahim, Matthew Samuel & Ahmadu Aliyu · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2021

Outdoor degradation analysis was carried out on a monocrystalline PV module rated 10 W using the CR1000 software-based Data Acquisition System (DAS). The PV module under test and meteorological Sensors were installed on a metal support structure on the same test plane. The data o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2021/v9i430242

Multivariate Statistical Modeling of Crude Oil Viscosity and Mole Percent Components for Reservoir Fluids

Jeremiah Ifeanyi Okoroma, Adaobi Stephenie Nwosi-Anele & Uchenna Daniel Elikee · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2021

This study presents multivariate statistical modeling of PVT properties in a Hydrocarbon Reservoir. Traditionally, these properties are modeled by correlating them with the changes in pressure and temperature associated with them. However, these changes are often a direct corolla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2021/v9i430241

Comparative Evaluation of the Rheological and Proppant Handling Capability of Detarium microcarpum as a Viscosifier in Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Design

Adali Francis Eromosele, Dosunmu Adewale & Ogbonna Joel · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2021

The most frequent viscosifier used in hydraulic fracturing fluid design is guar and its derivatives. However, Guar leaves residues in solution, it is unstable at higher temperatures, and is not immune to market dynamics of demand and supply. This research aims to source for an al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2021/v9i330236

Sustainable Energy Analysis of Nigerian Road Transportation Sector: Benchmarking against Global Trends

I. Badmus · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2021

Sustainability of road transportation sector fuel exergy utilisation in Nigeria between 1990 and 2019 was examined and compared with the global trends in the same sector. Parameters used were exergy efficiency, depletion number, sustainability index and improvement potential. Pet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2021/v9i430238

Overview of Opportunities and Challenges of Solar Photovoltaic Promotion in Uganda

Kassim Alinda, Mutumba S. Geoffrey & Muyiwa S. Adaramola · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2021

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges of solar photovoltaic (PV) promotion in Uganda. The study followed a review approach of relevant scientific, technical and government papers. The review indicated that, for Uganda, rising ener...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2021/v9i430240