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Analysis of the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of solar PV systems considering their environmental impacts on biodiversity

Kibaara, S.; Murage, D. K.; Musau, Peter M.; Saulo, M. J. (IEEE, 2020)

Large scale solar photo voltaic plants are being developed and implemented at rapid rates and others are being set up to occupy large tracts of land running to millions of acres across the globe. The cascaded environmental ...
Analysis of the network performance and development of electricity transmission plan: A case study of Kenya’s Coast region

Sungu, Harrison J.; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2021)

Performance of the Transmission network for Kenya’s Coast region: Pertinent data from the transmission utilities in Kenya was collected and used to develop Coast region’ s electricity network models for years 2039 (the ...
Asynchronous interconnection of the Proposed East Africa power pool (EAPP)

Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus A.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2017-06-27)

East Africa Power Pool (EAPP) is a proposed regional interconnection for centralizing energy resources and facilitating power wheeling between the Eastern Africa geographical areas. Synchronous tie lines have been used in ...
Coherent swing under-frequency transient stability for renewable sources islanded micro-grid

Musyoka, Paul M.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham (IEEE, 2020)

Renewable Energy Sources micro-grids experience operational challenges due the unpredictable weather patterns, requiring continuous demand control schemes, which are detrimental to both customers and the micro-grid operator. ...
Comparative analysis of implementation of solar PV systems using the advanced SPECA modelling tool and HOMER Software: Kenyan scenario

Kibaara, Samuel K.; Murage, D. K.; Musau, Peter M.; Saulo, M. J. (Ital Publication, 2020-03-01)

Globally, attention has been focused on the pollution and exhaustion of fossil fuels allied to conventional energy sources, while non-conventional energy/renewable energy sources have always been considered clean and ...
Design and testing of a demand response Q-learning algorithm for a smart home energy management system

Angano, Walter; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2021)

Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which is achieved either through wired solutions like investment in new or expansion of existing generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ...
Design of static Var compensator (SVC) for improving power supply of solar energy connected to the grid

Berwa, Marie G.; Musau, Peter M. (IEEE, 2021)

Development of renewable energy technologies has increased worldwide. Power systems, underneath intensely loaded situations, are at ultra-hazards of credible line outage and consequent voltage unreliability problem. Real ...
Developing an environmental decision making model for optimal solar and wind energy utilization

Ojwang, B. O.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, A. M.; Wekesa, C. W. (IEEE, 2020)

Energy plays a prominent role in human society. As a result of technological and industrial development, the demand for energy is rapidly increasing. Existing power sources that are mainly non-renewables are leaving an ...
Effects of renewable energy on frequency stability: A proposed case study of the Kenyan grid

Musau, Peter M.; Chepkania, Terry L.; Odero, Abungu N. (IEEE PES PowerAfrica, 2017-06-27)

Renewable Energy (RE) units especially grid connected Wind and Solar PV which have no rotational inertia are effectively displacing the conventional generators and their rotating systems. This reduces both the cost of ...
Energy conservation opportunities in manufacturing industry - a case study of schnedier electric manufacturing plant in Nairobi

Adhiambo, Maureen; Musau, Peter M.; Wabuge, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 202)

One of the main pillars of the modern industry is the uninterrupted supply of energy at an affordable cost. In Kenya, the installed generation capacity is made up of 29.4% hydro, 29.8% geothermal, 26.1% thermal, 11.9% wind, ...
Fast frequency control in multi-terminal dc networks

Ojwang, B. O.; Musau, Peter M.; Gathuita, B. (IEEE, 2020)

This paper analyzed the frequency support characteristics of multiterminal direct current (MTDC) networks based on voltage source converter technology using the active power transferred from wind farm turbines and other ...
Hybridized modified bat algorithm with cardinal priority ranking for solving multi area environmental economic dispatch problem

Olang’o, Seline A.; Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus A. (IEEE, 2018-11)

The Bat Algorithm (BA) is a metaheuristic algorithm which is inspired by echolocation behavior of micro bats. It has successfully been used in solving many tough optimization problems in various fields. BA however has a ...
Impact of energy efficient LED lighting on overall energy use intensity in commercial buildings: A Case study of Co-op house

Murithi, Nancy M.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham (IEEE, 2021)

Energy efficiency is key for organizations that are keen on managing their energy costs. Lighting is one of the low hanging fruits, that buildings can implement to achieve savings. This study sought to quantify the savings ...
Implementation of environmental decision making tool for renewable energy utilization: A case of wind and solar

Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus A.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2017)

In this paper, an Environmental Decision Making Tool with Renewable Energy (EDMTRE) is proposed with the resources cost as constraints. Modifed ReCiPe Version 1.3 Model is adopted to represent the midpoint indicators. A ...
Implementation of HVDC technology with technical challenges for economic dispatch

Ojwang, B. O.; Musau, Peter M.; Omondi, H. A. (IEEE, 2019)

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology has proven to be a techno-economic means of meeting high power demand while ensuring the reliability and sustainability of modern power systems. This paper addresses Economic ...
Implementation of solar and wind technology based on social impact on investment decision making tool

Ojwang, Benson O.; Musau, Peter M.; Wabuge, Cyrus W.; Nyete, Abraham M. (IEEE, 2019-09)

Since the start of the new millennium, Renewable Energy Technology has been considered harmless, clean and free. On the other hand, Non-Renewable Energy Sources are perceived as the only hostile technology to the environment ...
Improving frequency stability for renewable energy power plants with disturbances

Musau, Peter M.; Ojwang, B. O.; Kiprotich, M. (IEEE, 2019-03)

This study examines the frequency behaviour of renewable energy power plants after a disturbance (frequency stability) by investigating how renewable energy power plants respond to disturbances in the power system and ...
Multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch with renewable energy and emissions

Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus A.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2016)

In this paper, multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch (MAMODED) with optimal real power dispatch in dynamic areas is considered. More accurate cubic cost function models thermal and emissions functions. The ...
Multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch with renewable energy and multi terminal DC tie lines

Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus A.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2016-03)

In this paper, an improved wheeling method (IWM) for a fully constrained five –area multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch (MAMODED) with renewable energy(RE) is proposed where the area interconnections ...
Multi objective dynamic economic dispatch with renewable energy and HVDC transmission lines

Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus A.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2016)

HVDC systems have recently found increasing importance in integration of Renewable energy (RE) into the grid for they provide long distance bulk power transmission by overhead lines with various economic advantages. The ...

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