Solar Shimmer (2017)
Physical Artefact
Nicoletti, E., & Castronovo, A. (2017). Solar Shimmer. [Solar Artwork]. The Fire Station Artist in Residence, Doha

Inspired by motifs recurring in Bedouin textiles, Solar Shimmer is a kinetic screen that displays a vibrant, geometric pattern created with solar energy and discarded plastics. The physical ‘pixels’ forming the pattern consist of colourful solar-powe... Read More about Solar Shimmer.

Rooftop solar photovoltaic energy: A case study of India (2017)
Journal Article
Umar, T. (2017). Rooftop solar photovoltaic energy: A case study of India. Nanomaterials and Energy, 6(1), 17-22. https://doi.org/10.1680/jnaen.16.00002

Photovoltaic (PV) devices generate electricity directly from sunlight through an electronic process that occurs naturally in certain types of materials called semiconductors. The electrons in these materials are freed by solar energy and can be induc... Read More about Rooftop solar photovoltaic energy: A case study of India.

Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Adkins, D. (2016, December). Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection

Energy Futures Lab invites prestigious speakers to come share their views and vision for our energy future. A very thought provoking talk from Dr Deborah Adkins of the Dyson School of Design Engineering here at Imperial College London on the eleme... Read More about Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection.

Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection (2016)
Digital Artefact
Adkins, D. (2016). Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection. [Blog post]

We have some wonderful buildings that could last centuries. But their energy efficiency is appalling. Many people say that they would like to upgrade/retrofit existing homes with the latest eco-interventions but when faced with a slew of inconsistent... Read More about Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection.

Briefing: Conventional, wind and solar energy resources in Oman (2016)
Journal Article
Umar, T., & Wamuziri, S. (2016). Briefing: Conventional, wind and solar energy resources in Oman. Proceedings of the ICE - Energy, 169(4), 143-147. https://doi.org/10.1680/jener.16.00011

Energy has become an important sector in the "Omani Vision 2020" strategy. Renewable energy sources can form a vital and strategic solution for the provision of electric power in the Sultanate. This paper provides a comprehensive review of Oman's con... Read More about Briefing: Conventional, wind and solar energy resources in Oman.

Implementing sustainable construction principles and practices by key stakeholders (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Maduka, N., Greenwood, D., Osborne, A., & Udeaja, C. (2016). Implementing sustainable construction principles and practices by key stakeholders. In Proceedings of the 2016 Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Summit (115-122). https://doi.org/10.29173/mocs15

The term ‘sustainable construction’ is used to highlight the responsibility of the construction industry in attaining sustainable development (SD). With the increasing necessity for resource efficiency and climate change adaptation, there is a need f... Read More about Implementing sustainable construction principles and practices by key stakeholders.

Conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Umar, T. (2016, May). Conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman. Presented at Energy Challenges in Oman

This presentation focuses on the conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman with a specific reference to climate change. The conventional energy resources which Oman is currently using are the oil and gas. These resources also contribute tow... Read More about Conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman.

Managing project knowledge in delivering sustainable retrofitted buildings: A decision support framework (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Maduka, N., Greenwood, D., & Udeaja, C. (2015). Managing project knowledge in delivering sustainable retrofitted buildings: A decision support framework. In 12th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2015 Proceedings (791-804)

This paper highlights the significance of knowledge management in construction activities, focusing particularly in the case of sustainable retrofitted building projects. It has been acknowledged that the industry has a poor attitude to project learn... Read More about Managing project knowledge in delivering sustainable retrofitted buildings: A decision support framework.

The use of exploratory research in addressing knowledge issues in delivering sustainable retrofitted building projects (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Maduka, N., Greenwood, D., & Udeaja, C. (in press). The use of exploratory research in addressing knowledge issues in delivering sustainable retrofitted building projects. In PROCEEDINGS OF ARCOM Doctoral Workshop Research Methodology (13-22)

This paper describes a proposed strategy of exploring the role of knowledge management (KM) in delivering retrofitted building projects. This is based on an on-going PhD project whose primary objective is to develop a decision support system (DSS) fo... Read More about The use of exploratory research in addressing knowledge issues in delivering sustainable retrofitted building projects.

Dancing Screen (2013)
Physical Artefact
Nicoletti, E. (2013). Dancing Screen. [Solar Artwork]. Midland, Michigan

'Dancing Screen' represents the experiment for creating lightweight, kinetic architectural screens that can supply renewable energy generated from sunlight, making it available to people in public spaces. The artwork is composed of flexible photolumi... Read More about Dancing Screen.

Wind convection coefficient correlations for CPV modules (2013)
Journal Article
Adkins, D. A. (2013). Wind convection coefficient correlations for CPV modules. Conference Record IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 3421-3425. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2013.6745183

Heat loss due to convection cooling from photovoltaic modules exposed to the external environment plays an important role in the study of photovoltaic design. It is well documented that thermal loss from external surfaces constitutes a large portion... Read More about Wind convection coefficient correlations for CPV modules.

Novel method and system for monitoring CPV cell and module temperature (2010)
Journal Article
Adkins, D. (2010). Novel method and system for monitoring CPV cell and module temperature. Conference Record IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 1660-1665. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2010.5616045

This paper presents a novel system for accurate monitoring of photovoltaic cell temperature, allowing the introduction of thermal management strategies critical to maintaining high efficiencies and cell lifetimes. The sensor device outlined consists... Read More about Novel method and system for monitoring CPV cell and module temperature.

The validation and verification of CFD models of heat transfer and airflow within CPV modules (2010)
Journal Article
Adkins, D. (2010). The validation and verification of CFD models of heat transfer and airflow within CPV modules. Conference Record IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 827-830. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2010.5617190

Simulation models are used for predicting a photovoltaic concentrator's performance. It is desirable to analyse theoretically any given system as extensively as possible before embarking on expensive construction. Calculation of the flow fields both... Read More about The validation and verification of CFD models of heat transfer and airflow within CPV modules.

End-of-life decision making for onshore wind and solar farms in Great Britain. Research findings and recommendations
Report
Windemer, R. (2021). End-of-life decision making for onshore wind and solar farms in Great Britain. Research findings and recommendations

In the context of a global transition to decarbonise the energy system and meet NetZero targets, expanding energy output from renewables is increasingly important. However, space for renewable energy infrastructure is limited and existing wind farms... Read More about End-of-life decision making for onshore wind and solar farms in Great Britain. Research findings and recommendations.