Samuel Muyiwa Adaramola

Mechanical Engineering

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The researcher's work centers on the comprehensive exploration of renewable energy technologies, particularly wind turbines and solar photovoltaics. Key themes include the optimization of performance in these domains, the assessment of their environmental impact, and their integration into grid-tied systems for efficiency and sustainability. The research also delves into biofuel production, focusing on potential advancements in biogas utilization and the development of biofuels as sustainable alternatives. Additionally, the study examines global energy security and policy frameworks to address challenges in renewable energy transition. Recent work highlights advancements in hybrid systems, innovative battery technologies, and the environmental benefits of solar energy. The research underscores the importance of sustainable practices in both renewable sectors and their broader societal implications.

Research Themes

All (100 Papers)

Physical Sciences (97 Papers)

Social Sciences (3 Papers)

All Papers

Experimental investigation of wake effects on wind turbine performance(2011)

Performance and near wake measurements of a model horizontal axis wind turbine(2011)

Assessment of electricity generation and energy cost of wind energy conversion systems in north-central Nigeria(2011)

Assessment of wind power generation along the coast of Ghana(2013)

Analysis of wind speed data and wind energy potential in three selected locations in south-east Nigeria(2012)

Wind tunnel experiments on wind turbine wakes in yaw: effects of inflow turbulence and shear(2018)

Techno-economic assessment of offshore wind energy potential at selected sites in the Gulf of Guinea(2023)

Wind energy evaluation for electricity generation using WECS in seven selected locations in Nigeria(2011)

On wind speed pattern and energy potential in Nigeria(2011)

“Blind Test 3” calculations of the performance and wake development behind two in-line and offset model wind turbines(2014)

Evaluating the performance of wind turbines in selected locations in Oyo state, Nigeria(2011)

Economic analysis of wind energy conversion systems using levelized cost of electricity and present value cost methods in Nigeria(2013)

Economic Assessment of Water Pumping Systems Using Wind Energy Conversion Systems in the Southern Part of Nigeria(2012)

Blind test comparison on the wake behind a yawed wind turbine(2018)

Comparative study on the wake deflection behind yawed wind turbine models(2017)

Development of High Performance Airfoils for Application in Small Wind Turbine Power Generation(2020)

Performance evaluation of wind turbines for energy generation in Niger Delta, Nigeria(2014)

Validation of kinematic wind turbine wake models in complex terrain using actual windfarm production data(2017)

The effect of rotational direction on the wake of a wind turbine rotor – a comparison study of aligned co- and counter rotating turbine arrays(2017)

Analysis of Wind Speed Data and Wind Energy Potential in Three Selected Locations in South-East Nigeria(2015)

Aerodynamic performance characteristics of EYO-Series low Reynolds number airfoils for small wind turbine applications(2022)

Wind tunnel experiments on wind turbine wakes in yaw: Effects of inflow turbulence and shear(2018)

Solar energy applications and development in Nigeria: Drivers and barriers(2014)

Assessment of decentralized hybrid PV solar-diesel power system for applications in Northern part of Nigeria(2014)

Socio-economic and environmental impacts of rural electrification with Solar Photovoltaic systems: Evidence from southern Ethiopia(2020)

A Review of Commercial Biogas Systems and Lessons for Africa(2018)

Determinants of household energy choices in rural sub-Saharan Africa: An example from southern Ethiopia(2021)

Techno-economic analysis of a 2.1 kW rooftop photovoltaic-grid-tied system based on actual performance(2015)

Performance evaluation of a utility-scale grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in Ghana(2018)

Towards accelerating the deployment of decentralised renewable energy mini-grids in Ghana: Review and analysis of barriers(2020)

Analysis of potential fuel savings, economic and environmental effects of improved biomass cookstoves in rural Ethiopia(2020)

Drivers of household transition to clean energy fuels: A systematic review of evidence(2023)

Solar Photovoltaics in Sub-Saharan Africa – Addressing Barriers, Unlocking Potential(2016)

Potential environmental impacts of small-scale renewable energy technologies in East Africa: A systematic review of the evidence(2019)

Adoption of solar photovoltaic systems in households: Evidence from Uganda(2021)

Technical and Economic Assessment of Hybrid Energy Systems in South-West Nigeria(2012)

The role of financial inclusion in adoption of solar photovoltaic systems: A case of Uganda(2022)

Estimating Market Potential for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Uganda(2021)

Households’ willingness to adopt solar energy for business use in Uganda(2023)

Assessment of crop residues for off-grid rural electrification options in Ghana(2022)

Bioenergy potential of agricultural crop residues and municipal solid waste in Cameroon(2023)

Climatic shocks and multidimensional energy poverty in Ugandan households: does women empowerment play a moderating role?(2023)

Techno-economic assessment of hydrogen production in Ghana through PV electrolysis and biomass gasification(2024)

Analysing household biogas utilization and impact in rural Ethiopia: Lessons and policy implications for sub-Saharan Africa(2020)

Prospects and Challenges of Geothermal Energy in Uganda(2021)

Gender role differentiation in household fuel transition decision-making: Implications for education and training in Uganda(2023)

Overview of Opportunities and Challenges of Solar Photovoltaic Promotion in Uganda(2021)

A Comprehensive Review of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Techniques Used in Solar PV Systems(2023)

Preliminary assessment of a small-scale rooftop PV-grid tied in Norwegian climatic conditions(2014)

Performance analysis of different grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system technologies with combined capacity of 20 kW located in humid tropical climate(2017)

Ageing and degradation in solar photovoltaic modules installed in northern Ghana(2018)

Investigation of Solar Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Performance: A Case Study in Ghana(2020)

Reliability and Degradation of Solar PV Modules—Case Study of 19-Year-Old Polycrystalline Modules in Ghana(2017)

Assessment of early degradation and performance loss in five co-located solar photovoltaic module technologies installed in Ghana using performance ratio time-series regression(2018)

Comparative study of performance degradation in poly- and mono-crystalline-Si solar PV modules deployed in different applications(2018)

Techno-economic assessment of 10 MW centralised grid-tied solar photovoltaic system in Uganda(2021)

Degradation and longevity of solar photovoltaic modules—An analysis of recent field studies in Ghana(2020)

Multi‐pronged degradation analysis of a photovoltaic power plant after 9.5 years of operation under hot desert climatic conditions(2023)

Techno-economic performance analysis of grid-tied solar PV systems under tropical savanna climatic conditions in Kenya(2023)

Generating temperature cycle profile from in-situ climatic condition for accurate prediction of thermo-mechanical degradation of c-Si photovoltaic module(2018)

Degradation analysis of Solar photovoltaic module under warm semiarid and tropical savanna climatic conditions of East Africa(2022)

Analysis of hybrid energy systems for application in southern Ghana(2014)

Viability of grid-connected solar PV energy system in Jos, Nigeria(2014)

Multipurpose renewable energy resources based hybrid energy system for remote community in northern Ghana(2017)

Techno-economic analysis of a hybrid system to power a mine in an off-grid area in Ghana(2017)

Techno‐economic feasibility study of autonomous hybrid wind and solar power systems for rural areas in <scp>I</scp>ran, A case study in <scp>M</scp>oheydar village(2015)

Assessing wind energy development in Uganda: Opportunities and challenges(2021)

Techno-Economic Assessment of Solar–Grid–Battery Hybrid Energy Systems for Grid-Connected University Campuses in Kenya(2024)

TECHNO-ECONOMICS OF SOLAR PV-DIESEL HYBRID POWER SYSTEMS FOR OFF-GRID OUTDOOR BASE TRANSCEIVER STATIONS IN GHANA(2017)

Ex-post design, operations and financial cost-benefit analysis of mini-grids in Ghana: What can we learn?(2022)

Estimating global solar radiation using common meteorological data in Akure, Nigeria(2012)

Comparison of ground-based and floating solar photovoltaic systems performance based on monofacial and bifacial modules in Ghana(2023)

Generation of a typical meteorological year for north–east, Nigeria(2013)

The effect of climate change on solar radiation in Nigeria(2015)

Predicting the Potential Energy Yield of Bifacial Solar PV Systems in Low-Latitude Region(2022)

Improving solar photovoltaic installation energy yield using bifacial modules and tracking systems: An analytical approach(2022)

Correlations for estimating solar radiation using sunshine hours and temperature measurement in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria(2013)

The role of nanoparticles on biofuel production and as an additive in ternary blend fuelled diesel engine: A review(2021)

Advancing Anaerobic Digestion of Biodiesel Byproducts: A Comprehensive Review(2025)

Investigation of combustion, performance, and emissions of biodiesel blends using graphene nanoparticle as an additive(2022)

Study effect of flow rate on flat-plate water-based photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system performance by analytical technique(2021)

Techno-economic analysis of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems using exergy analysis(2021)

Effects of carbon dioxide emissions on agricultural production indexes in East African community countries: Pooled mean group and fixed effect approaches(2023)

Investigating the modern renewable energy-environmental Kuznets curve (REKC) hypothesis for East Africa Community (EAC) countries(2023)

Turbulent wake of a finite circular cylinder of small aspect ratio(2006)

An experimental study on the effects of winglets on the tip vortex interaction in the near wake of a model wind turbine(2020)

Comparative techno-economic assessment of a converted DC refrigerator and a conventional AC refrigerator both powered by solar PV(2016)

A preliminary sensitivity study of Planetary Boundary Layer parameterisation schemes in the weather research and forecasting model to surface winds in coastal Ghana(2019)

Meso-microscale coupling for wind resource assessment using averaged atmospheric stability conditions(2019)

An assessment of high-resolution wind speeds downscaled with the Weather Research and Forecasting Model for coastal areas in Ghana(2021)

Unbundling barriers to electricity security in Uganda: A review(2022)

Impact of household electricity theft and unaffordability on electricity security: A case of Uganda(2023)

Potentials and prospects of solid biowaste resources for biofuel production in Ethiopia: a systematic review of the evidence(2023)

Overview of hydropower resources and development in Uganda(2021)

Review of Concepts and Determinants of Grid Electricity Reliability(2023)

Drivers of green energy transition: A review(2024)

Income and price elasticities of household electricity demand: A comparative systematic review of aggregated and disaggregated data studies(2024)

A systematic literature review of the bifacial photovoltaic module and its applications(2024)

Effect of velocity ratio on the streamwise vortex structures in the wake of a stack(2009)

Expansive shrubs: Expansion factors and ecological impacts in northern Ethiopia(2021)

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