EAI International Conference for Research, Innovation and Development for Africa

Research Article

The Potential of Carbon-Nano Based Electrical Energy Storage Systems to Upgrade the Solar Energy Generation in Zimbabwe

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2269966,
        author={Pardon Mutanda and Eurbert Mahofa and Rutendo Pawandiwa},
        title={The Potential of Carbon-Nano Based Electrical Energy Storage Systems to Upgrade the Solar Energy Generation in Zimbabwe},
        proceedings={EAI International Conference for Research, Innovation and Development for Africa},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ACRID},
        year={2018},
        month={4},
        keywords={carbon nano materials (cnms) electrical energy storage (ees) ultracapacitors},
        doi={10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2269966}
    }
    
  • Pardon Mutanda
    Eurbert Mahofa
    Rutendo Pawandiwa
    Year: 2018
    The Potential of Carbon-Nano Based Electrical Energy Storage Systems to Upgrade the Solar Energy Generation in Zimbabwe
    ACRID
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2269966
Pardon Mutanda1,*, Eurbert Mahofa1, Rutendo Pawandiwa1
  • 1: Department of Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Harare Zimbabwe
*Contact email: mutandapardonsimbarashe@gmail.com

Abstract

Efficient energy generation and utilization of both energy resources and energy by the end user will play a significant role in the socio-economic development and generation of wealth in Zimbabwe. One of the most promising renewable energy source in the country is Solar Energy. In recent years, solar energy has received much attention as an easily utilizable energy source of electricity. If proper systems and technology are used, solar energy can provide an environmental friendly option and national energy security for a long-term sustainability of the Zimbabwean economy. This paper describes the potential of Advanced Solar Energy Generation by integrating Nano Carbon Electrical Energy Storage System to improve the energy sector in Zimbabwean perspective.