By the virtue of her geography, demography and premature status of industrialization,
Nigeria holds an immense promise to be the future hub of solar energy economy. Full …

In this study, the global solar radiation on horizontal surface in Akure, Nigeria (Latitude 7.25°
N and Longitude 5.2° E) using 22-year data (July 1983–June 2005) was analysed. Simple …

The intensity of solar energy that is received by a particular location is affected by most
meteorological conditions including, the solar irradiance received by the location …

Photovoltaic (PV), as a viable option for renewable energy, has significant potential in
Nigeria to provide the desired sustainable energy needs. However, among many of the …

In this study, the global solar radiation on horizontal surface in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria
was analyzed using 11-year data (1997–2007). Correlations using linear and quadratic …

This paper focuses on the application of response surface methodology (RSM) for the
modelling and optimization of unblanched and blanched aerial yam drying using solar dryer …

Optimal site selection for desert photovoltaic power plants is important to energy output and
involves a multicriteria evaluation of many factors. This paper analyzes the factors …

One of the major hindrances to the penetration of information and communication
technology (ICT) devices in underserved and unserved areas in the developing nations is …

Rainfall data is critical for planning and research in the field of hydrology. Rainfall data must
be available continuously, which means it must be recorded continuously. This recording …

Computer simulation of buildings and solar energy systems are being used increasingly in
energy assessments and design. This paper evaluates the typical meteorological year …