Search Results - "Quansah, David A"

Investigation of Solar Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Performance: A Case Study in Ghana by Abdul-Ganiyu, Saeed, Quansah, David A, Ramde, Emmanuel W, Seidu, Razak, Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…The main objective of this paper is to experimentally assess the real-life outdoor performance of a photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) module against a conventional…”
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Predicting the Potential Energy Yield of Bifacial Solar PV Systems in Low-Latitude Region by Yakubu, Rahimat O., Ankoh, Maame T., Mensah, Lena D., Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…The validation of the potential energy yield of bifacial PV systems of various configurations at low latitudes under West African climatic conditions is…”
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Improving solar photovoltaic installation energy yield using bifacial modules and tracking systems: An analytical approach by Yakubu, Rahimat O, Mensah, Lena D, Quansah, David A, Adaramola, Muyiwa S

“…In this paper, we present the results of a simulation of a 3 MWp photovoltaic plant in Nigeria using four case study scenarios: ground-mounted fixed inclined…”
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Degradation and longevity of solar photovoltaic modules—An analysis of recent field studies in Ghana by Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S., Takyi, Gabriel

“…Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has attracted an enormous amount of attention and investment in recent years—translating to record deployment levels. This…”
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Reliability and Degradation of Solar PV Modules—Case Study of 19-Year-Old Polycrystalline Modules in Ghana by Quansah, David, Adaramola, Muyiwa, Takyi, Gabriel, Edwin, Isaac

“…Fourteen (14) rack-mounted polycrystalline modules installed on the concrete roof of the solar energy applications laboratory at the Kwame Nkrumah University…”
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Performance evaluation of bifacial solar PV modules under different climatic regions in Nigeria by Yakubu, Rahimat O., Mensah, Lena D, Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S., Hammed, Yusuf

“…Nigeria's annual solar radiation is estimated to be between 1400 and 2500 kWh/m 2 . This has made the use of solar energy to generate power in the country…”
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Ageing and degradation in solar photovoltaic modules installed in northern Ghana by Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…•Performance degradation in photovoltaic modules in northern Ghana is studied.•Modules were exposed for 16 years.•Decline in maximum power was…”
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Assessment of early degradation and performance loss in five co-located solar photovoltaic module technologies installed in Ghana using performance ratio time-series regression by Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…Long-term performance degradation in solar photovoltaic modules is generally understood to be linear. Nevertheless, there is increasing acknowledgement of…”
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Performance analysis of different grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system technologies with combined capacity of 20 kW located in humid tropical climate by Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S., Appiah, George K., Edwin, Isaac A.

“…This study presents the outdoor performance of five solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with five different solar cell technologies (poly-crystalline (pc-Si)),…”
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Comparative study of performance degradation in poly- and mono-crystalline-Si solar PV modules deployed in different applications by Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…Data on long-term performance and degradation of field-aged solar photovoltaic modules is widely recognized as necessary for continued technological…”
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Towards zero vehicle emissions in Africa: A case study of Ghana by Ayetor, G.K., Quansah, David A., Adjei, Eunice A.

“…This paper reviews vehicle standards in Ghana and other parts of Africa. The paper also considers the cost of ownership of electric vehicles in Ghana. Tesla…”
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Energy planning and modeling tools for sustainable development: A systematic literature review by Akpahou, Romain, Mensah, Lena D., Quansah, David A., Kemausuor, Francis

“…Several developing nations lack access to energy to perform daily activities. Therefore, effective energy planning is essential for addressing developing…”
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Multi‐pronged degradation analysis of a photovoltaic power plant after 9.5 years of operation under hot desert climatic conditions by Daher, Daha Hassan, Aghaei, Mohammadreza, Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S., Parvin, Parviz, Ménézo, Christophe

“…Long‐term reliability assessment of photovoltaic (PV) modules is key to ensuring the economic viability of PV systems. This paper presents a multi‐pronged…”
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Multipurpose renewable energy resources based hybrid energy system for remote community in northern Ghana by Adaramola, Muyiwa S., Quansah, David A., Agelin-Chaab, Martin, Paul, Samuel S.

“…Many developing countries face the triple problems of unreliable supply of electricity, inadequate access to good drinking water supply and insecurity. The…”
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Renewable energy in Benin: current situation and future prospects by Akpahou, Romain, Mensah, Lena D, Quansah, David A

“…To provide clean energy at a lower cost to their citizens, all nations of the world are striving to increase their energy production in an environmentally…”
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A systematic literature review of the bifacial photovoltaic module and its applications by Yakubu, Rahimat O., Mensah, Lena D., Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…Bifacial modules can absorb radiation on both sides, increasing energy yield per unit area. Climatic conditions, mounting configuration, and system parameters…”
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Strategizing towards sustainable energy planning: Modeling the mix of future generation technologies for 2050 in Benin by Akpahou, Romain, Odoi-Yorke, Flavio, Mensah, Lena D., Quansah, David A., Kemausuor, Francis

“…•Strategies are investigated to assist Benin in increasing RE share in the electricity supply mix by mid-century.•Current Benin's government targets for RE…”
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Comparison of ground-based and floating solar photovoltaic systems performance based on monofacial and bifacial modules in Ghana by Yakubu, Rahimat O., Quansah, David A., Mensah, Lena D., Ahiataku-Togobo, Wisdom, Acheampong, Peter, Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…•Performance of monofacial-based land-mounted and floating solar PV installations in Ghana is examined.•Energy yield of simulated bifacial-based land-mounted…”
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Cost-competitiveness of distributed grid-connected solar photovoltaics in Ghana: case study of a 4 kWp polycrystalline system by Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S., Anto, Emmanuel K.

“…Driven by improvements in solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, policy initiatives and module cost reduction, electricity from solar PV is becoming increasingly…”
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Economic assessment of a-Si and CIS thin film solar PV technologies in Ghana by Quansah, David A., Adaramola, Muyiwa S.

“…Thin film solar photovoltaic technologies contribute significantly to PV installations annually. Although thin films have lost market share in recent years,…”
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