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Wisdom Elikplim Korkortsi
Norfolk State University, United States
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A Review of Renewable Energy Policy and Implementation in Nigeria and Ghana Dasori Azundow Edmund; Wisdom Elikplim Korkortsi; Ramatu Al-hassan; Collins Dormena; Gloria Opoku Darkoh
Journal of Power, Energy, and Control Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : MSD Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62777/pec.v3i1.90

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The global energy transition, driven by the imperatives of climate change mitigation and the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), is particularly significant for developing nations in West Africa. This review article synthesizes and critically analyzes the literature on renewable energy policy adoption and implementation in Nigeria and Ghana, two nations with abundant solar, wind, and hydropower resources. The analysis reveals a central thesis: while both countries are committed to a sustainable energy transition, their progress is dictated by divergent institutional, financial, and technical factors. Ghana's more cohesive policy framework and proactive grid upgrades have enabled a higher renewable energy share and more effective project deployment, but it is still constrained by financial and enforcement gaps. In contrast, Nigeria's vast renewable energy potential is significantly underutilized due to a fragmented regulatory framework, underinvestment, and systemic infrastructure deficiencies. This review identifies key research and policy gaps, including the absence of detailed long-term socio-economic modeling and in-depth analysis of tailored financial mechanisms.
Distributed RFID–GSM Warning Architecture for Railway Safety: Design and Evaluation in Resource-Constrained Environment Billy Sam; Yaw Amankrah Sam-Okyere; Emmanuel Osei-Kwame; Wisdom Elikplim Korkortsi; Daniel Goddard Brookman; Ramatu Al-hasan
Applied Engineering, Innovation, and Technology Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62777/aeit.v3i1.96

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Railway safety in resource-constrained environments, such as Ghana's degraded rail network, faces significant challenges due to obsolete infrastructure, single-track operations, and reliance on human vigilance, leading to high rates of collisions and level-crossing accidents. This study proposes a distributed RFID-GSM warning architecture as a low-cost, decentralized solution independent of legacy signaling systems. The system deploys stationary sensor nodes along rail approaches, utilizing RC522 RFID modules for precise train detection at 30 km, 20 km, and 10 km zones from critical junctions. An ATmega328P microcontroller processes detection triggers, activating hierarchical alerts: SMS notifications via SIM800L GSM for remote warnings at farther zones, and local actuators (buzzer and LED) for immediate intervention at 10 km. The design emphasizes affordability, simplicity, and robustness, leveraging existing cellular networks to mitigate human errors without requiring infrastructure upgrades. The architecture was modeled and simulated in Proteus Professional software, demonstrating accurate sequential detection, SMS transmission, and actuator activation. Reliability metrics, including detection probability (>90% within optimal range), SMS latency (3-8 seconds), and on-time delivery, confirm viability in low-speed, remote settings. Comparative analysis highlights advantages over GPS, LoRaWAN, or track circuits in cost and deployability. This approach provides a scalable digital safety layer, enhancing operational resilience and reducing accident risks in developing regions' marginalized rail networks.
Co-Authors Billy Sam Collins Dormena Daniel Goddard Brookman Dasori Azundow Edmund Emmanuel Osei-Kwame Gloria Opoku Darkoh Ramatu Al-hasan Ramatu Al-hassan Yaw Amankrah Sam-Okyere