The purpose of the research was to assess the impact of the two types of solar photovoltaic technologies which are available in our rural communities in Zambia. This study presents the results of socio-technical assessment of solar photovoltaic interventions namely solar home systems (SHS) and...
Download PDF ↓Battery-charging units are appreciably being used in residential application as power back-up in the face of power shortages. The study investigated the effects of backup battery-charging units on the low voltage distribution network. The investigation focused on examining the supply voltage...
Download PDF ↓Energy generation mix is an important area that could potentially have a significant impact on the Distribution network to address increase in system losses at distribution level, voltage drops and load growth. The distribution lines in Lusaka area are heavy-load lines with the highest demand...
Download PDF ↓One of the main factors that led to this research on wind and solar energy hybrid application was the need to empower rural communities with communication technology, namely cellular phones which are now widely used in Zambia. A major constraint to the use of these devices in the rural areas is...
Download PDF ↓Although traditional per-phase circuit has been widely used in steady-state analysis and design of induction motors, it is not appropriate to predict dynamic performance of the motor, In order to understand and analyze vector control of induction motors, the dynamic model is necessary....
In this work, a report is given of a centralized smart metering system intended to run an algorithm designed to address the problem of peak-hour energy deficit in Zambia. A survey study conducted in Lusaka to establish household power-usage patterns led to the development of the load-management...
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