In this paper, a literature review on thermocline storage performance for Concentrating
Solar Power (CSP) plant storage systems has been conducted. The
efficiency of materials to store heat depends on the storage process ...
his paper presents a review of solid particle size effect on thermocline storage performance for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) storage systems. After an overview on the different process to store thermal energy we found ...
Valorisation of local and low-cost eco-materials have become an imperative for the sustainable development of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) in West Africa. In this study, the compatibility tests were carried out. These ...
This paper addresses industry sector like concentrating solar power
(CSP) plant used for electricity generation. Up till now, this
technology is not affordable for developing countries where CSP
potential is good. To ...
Most developing countries’ electric power system is stressed by an unprecedented demand growth
as well as obstacles that call for urgent actions. Therefore, tackling the present-day power-related
challenges and ensure ...
A smart and decentralized electrical system, powered by grid-connected renewable energy
(RE) with a reliable storage system, has the potential to change the future socio-economic dynamics.
Climate change may, however, ...
Renewable energy (RE) penetration assessment and the development
typical meteorological year (TMY) for five cities are considered together
in this study. Thus, an integrated method is utilised encompassing RE
status ...
Alio Sanda, M. Djibrilla; Adamou, Rabani; Karimoun, M. Illyassou; Samna, Mainassara Issa; Koraou, N. Abdourahimou; Atto, H. Abdoulkader; Drame, Yaye Aissetou(WASCAL, 2024-08-24)
Climate change negative impacts on food production systems have forced large scale food producers
to make available less healthy products. Although available on the markets, tomatoes are no more
tasting as they used to ...
Alio Sanda, M. Djibrilla; Koraou, N. Abdourahimou; Samna, Mainassara Issa; Hassane, Adamou; Ayouba, M. Abdoulkadri; Karimoun, M. Illyassou; Atto, H. Abdoulkader; Drame, Yaye Aissetou; Adamou, Rabani(WASCAL, 2024-05-04)
Photosynthesis is a necessary process for plants during which light energy is absorbed via pigments present in leaves for essential processes and needs of the particular plant. This work identified and studied the active ...
Alio Sanda, M. Djibrilla; Adamou, Rabani; Karimoun, M. Illyassou; Atto, H. Abdoulkader; Drame, Yaye Aissetou(WASCAL, 2023-12-05)
The use of solar photovoltaic technology coupled with plant-based evaporative
coolers in cooling down greenhouses is regarded as one of the greenest technology
to attain a more sustainable agriculture even in adverse ...
Alio Sanda, Djibrilla M.; Adamou, Rabani; Karimoun, M. Illyassou; H. Abdoulkader, Atto; Yaye Aissetou, Drame(WASCAL, 2024-05-16)
Anthropogenic climate change has caused worldwide extreme weather events including droughts,
floods and heatwaves. It disproportionately affects developing countries through food insecurity.
Greenhouse is important and ...
COVID-19 has been an unprecedented situation that disrupted the stability of many socioeconomic
dynamics all over the world and in particular on the energy sector in West-Africa.
This study seeks to provide technical ...
Ndiaye, Aissatou; Moussa, Mounkaila Saley; Dione, Cheikh; Sawadogo, Windmanagda; Bliefernicht, Jan; Dungall, Laouali; Kunstmann, Harald(Projected Changes in Solar PV and Wind Energy Potential over West Africa: An Analysis of CORDEX-CORE Simulations, 2022-12-17)
Renewable energy development is growing fast and is expected to expand in the next
decades in West Africa as a contribution to addressing the power demand and climate change
mitigation. However, the future impacts of ...
Climate services are essential inputs for decision-makers in the energy industry to improve the energy system’s
resilience to weather and climate variability and change. The impacts of climate change on the energy ...
Ewulo, Taiwo A.; Akinseye, Folorunso M.; Teme, Niaba; Agele, Samuel O.; Yessoufou, Nouroudine; Kumar, Shalander(WASCAL, 2025-03-14)
Climate change significantly threatens agriculture and food systems in
developing countries, especially in Senegal, where agriculture is vital for
livelihoods and economic advancement. A study investigated the ...
Diedhiou, Pierre Claver Cesar; Sokhna, Pape Samba; Sambou, Antoine; Sissoko, Sory(WASCAL, 2025-02-25)
Chemical fertilizers are a source of soil degradation. In order to mitigate soil
degradation and to face the negative impacts of climate change, the use of organic
fertilizers, accessible to small farmers can maintain ...
Microplastics are an emerging global threat in all ecosystems and have potential negative effects through multiple exposurepathways. In Mali, innovations such as the manufacture of chairs, sandals, decorative objects, etc. ...
Bizo, Issiaka M.; Traore, Bouba; Sidibé, Amadou; Soulé, Moussa(WASCAL, 2024-04-17)
Climate information services are foundational means of building the farmer’s
resilience. However, studies are scarce about the accuracy of climate information
services in dryland regions such as the West Africa Sahel, ...
Zagre, Inoussa; Worou, Omonlola N.; Akinseye, Folorunso M.; Joseph, Jacob E.; Faye, Aliou; Kone, Mama; Whitbread, Anthony M.(WASCAL, 2025-02-18)
Evaluating crop suitability across diverse agro-climatic zones is crucial for mitigating risks to agricultural yield under climate change, particularly for pearl millet production in Senegal. To facilitate informed tactical ...
In dryland agricultural systems, developing appropriate climate-smart
technology (CST) options is important to adapt agriculture to climate change and
transition toward sustainability, as well as increasing productivity ...