Nicholas Ugwu

What drives clean solar technology adoption in West Africa? A case study of Ghana and Nigeria

Norbert Edomah, Oliver Weber, Nicholas Ugwu

Abstract Clean energy innovation and adoption is critical to addressing energy poverty in West Africa. This article focuses on identifying which drivers actually govern solar technology adoption in West Africa and how energy users themselves interpret them. By utilizing a mixed method …

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A beginner’s guide to thermophotovoltaic-based thermal energy storage using high-temperature phase change materials

Norbert Edomah, Nicholas Ugwu, Iniobong Afahakan

Abstract The rising global demand for reliable energy systems and the increased deployment of renewable energy infrastructure has increased the demand for efficient energy storage technologies capable of addressing the challenge of intermittency of renewable energy sources. Thermophotovoltaic (TPV)-based energy storage represents …

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Technoeconomic Analysis of Energy Storage Technologies Applicable to Solar Off‐Grid Systems: A Review

Norbert Edomah, Iniobong Afahakan, Nicholas Ugwu, Okechukwu Clinton Ifegwu

This study addresses a critical gap in the literature: a lack of comprehensive and consolidated reviews on existing energy storage technologies and their suitability for various applications. This study investigated the major classes and types of energy storage systems, examining their characteristics, …