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A Comprehensive Review of Fault Detection, Classification, and Location Techniques in Transmission Networks for Developing Countries

Ukut, Uwem, Isong, Nsebong Opura, Akaninyene Obot, Udofia, Kufre & K. Akpabio, Itoro · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Reliable transmission networks underpin national economic development, yet developing countries continue to experience disproportionately high rates of transmission line faults, prolonged outage durations, and constrained investment in protection infrastructure. This review synth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i7523

Integrating Lean, ISO 50001, and Industry 4.0 Analytics for Industrial Energy Management: A Systematic Review of KPIs, Governance, and Implementation Factors

FRANCIS IKECHUKWU ODINAKA · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Aims: Effective industrial energy management (IEM) has become a strategic requirement for industrial companies because of rising and fluctuating energy costs, stricter environmental regulations and increasing competitive pressure. Although interest is growing in the integration o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i7522

Renewable Energy-Institution-Environment Trilogy: Time-Series Insights from Nigeria

Olamide Micheal Adediwura, Ifeoluwa Alao-Owunna & Sharon Oluwaseun Adeyeye · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Purpose: This study examines the dynamic relationship among renewable energy consumption, institutional quality, and environmental quality in Nigeria from 1995 to 2024, with emphasis on the moderating role of institutional quality. Methodology: Annual time-series data were analys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i7521

Design and Prototype of a Solar Charging Station for Light Electric Vehicle Micromobility: A Case Study at UAQ

Jarithza Guadalupe Mata Landaverde, Mario Trejo Perea & José Gabriel Ríos Moreno · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

The adoption of light electric vehicles, such as electric scooters and bicycles, has increased interest in sustainable micromobility systems for university and urban environments. However, limited access to dedicated charging infrastructure remains a practical barrier to wider im...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6519

Advancements in Perovskite Solar Cell Stability: Mechanisms, Strategies, and Prospects for Commercialisation

Joy Ogunwuyi, Adebayo Adeleye, Oluwakunle Ogunsakin, Peace Folarin, Chukwuebuka Paul Chinwuba, Samuel Ayanwumi, George Akpowu, Michael Adesanya, Alexander Shobogun, Alfred Desmond Obande, Alfred Emmanuel Idoko, Emmanuel Anegbe, Saviour Tertindi Tile, Boluwatife Oluwasegun, Olorunfemi Joshua, Clement Akutam Azure & Opeyemi Akanbi · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) rank among the most consequential photovoltaic technologies to emerge this century, having reached certified power conversion efficiencies above 26% for single-junction devices within barely two decades of their first demonstration. Yet this progress...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6518

Evaluation and Calibration of Downward Longwave Radiation Models under Clear Sky Condition across the Coastal Climatic Zone of Nigeria

Oluwamayowa Emmanuel Agidi, Davidson Odafe Akpootu, Musa Momoh & Isah Ibrahim Garba · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

This study evaluated clear-sky downward longwave radiation (DLR) at Ikeja and Warri, two stations in the coastal climatic zone of Nigeria. It assessed the relationship between DLR with relative humidity and air temperature, examined the performance of eleven existing empirical mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6517

Effectiveness of Renewable Energy Technologies in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Systematic Review of Global Evidence

Elijah Asamoah Amoateng, Emmanuel C. Njemanze, Israel David, Blessing Ishola, Sunday Raymond Ogamune, Uchechi Precious Dike & Onodje Lucky · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Background: While Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) are central to global climate strategies, their actual effectiveness in reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is often complicated by lifecycle carbon costs, geographical differences, and varying levels of technological int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i5513

Asymmetric Effects of Energy Efficiency on Manufacturing Output in Nigeria: A Nonlinear ARDL Approach

Fatai Afolabi Asimi, Olatokunbo Demola Salami & Abideen Adekunle Tijani · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

The relationship between energy efficiency and manufacturing productivity is often assumed to be linear. Yet theoretical and empirical evidence suggest significant asymmetries: firms may respond differently to efficiency gains than to efficiency losses. This study investigates th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6514

Correlation Analysis between Meteorological Parameters and Solar Radiation for Utility-scale Photovoltaic Farm Development in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria

Ozoemelam Onyebuchi, Nwatu Esther Onyinyechi, Doherty Kemi Beatrice, Asanga Ebong Usen, A. C. Onyeaghala Chukwuebuka, Alliagbor Abass & Nyabam Mopa Ashem · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has become a technically feasible and economically viable option for addressing electricity supply deficits in Imo State and Nigeria. This research paper presents a correlation analysis between some major meteorological variables, including maxi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6515

Energy Optimization and Heat Integration in Amine-based CO₂ Capture from Natural Gas: An Aspen HYSYS Simulation Study

Basil Okonkwo Maduike, Vin Onyebuchi Ndubueze, Mike Osagie Odigie & Josiah Obaghwarhievwo Adjene · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

The high energy demand associated with solvent regeneration remains a major limitation in amine-based carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture from natural gas, significantly affecting process efficiency and operational cost. Despite the widespread use of chemical absorption technologies, li...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6516

Capital–Energy Substitutability and Labour–Energy Complementarity in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector: Evidence from a Translog Cost Function

Fatai Afolabi Asimi & Saheed Olayiwola · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Understanding the scope for substitution between energy and non-energy inputs is central to the design of energy taxes, subsidies, and environmental regulation. Using annual data for 1981–2023, this study estimates Allen (AES) and Morishima (MES) elasticities among capital, labou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i5512

Review of Solar-Wind Hybrid Energy Systems Evaluating the Viability of Energy Cost for Stand-Alone Solution in Remote Areas

Auwal Ibrahim, S. Umaru, F. O. Anafi & A. A. Ibrahim · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

Background: The escalating demand for sustainable energy solutions is especially pronounced in remote and off-grid regions where conventional power infrastructure is either limited or absent. In this context, the deployment of renewable energy systems—particularly solar and wind—...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i5511

Optimization of Biodiesel Production from the Transesterification of Rubber Seed Oil

Ifeanyichukwu Edeh & Ademola Bolanle Raheem · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

The high cost of feedstock for biodiesel production limits the competitive potential of the fuel as a substitute for the petroleum diesel. The current study investigated the optimization of biodiesel yield from the transesterification of rubber seed oil. The operating parameters...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i5510

Fast and Physically Constrained Modelling of Solar PV Power Output Using an Optimized Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) Framework

Olusegun A. Olaiju, Olumuyiwa A. Agbolade & Ephesus O. Fatunmbi · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

This study develops and validates a physically informed ordinary differential equation (ODE) model for predicting photovoltaic (PV) power output under varying environmental conditions. The proposed framework couples panel thermal dynamics with temperature-dependent electrical eff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i5509

Harnessing Hydromagnetic Tangent Hyperbolic Hybrid Nanofluids for Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Efficiency in Concentrated Solar Power Systems

O. J. Olanrewaju, Ephesus O. Fatunmbi & S. O. Salawu · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2026

In recent years, the development of advanced heat transfer fluids for high-performance thermal systems has attracted significant attention due to increasing energy demands in process industries, electronics cooling, and renewable energy applications. Nanofluids have been widely u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i4508