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Professor JO DARKWA's Outputs (3)

Application of Life Cycle Assessment for Enhancing Sustainability of District Heating: A Multi-Level Approach (2025)
Journal Article
Tien, P. W., Wang, H., Tokbolat, S., Boukhanouf, R., Calautit, J., & Darkwa, J. (in press). Application of Life Cycle Assessment for Enhancing Sustainability of District Heating: A Multi-Level Approach. Energy Reports,

District heating (DH) is a proven heat generation and distribution technology that enhances energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions at scale, making it a key component of sustainable energy strategies. Compared to traditional heat generation m... Read More about Application of Life Cycle Assessment for Enhancing Sustainability of District Heating: A Multi-Level Approach.

Solar photovoltaic cooling and power enhancement systems: A review (2025)
Journal Article
Utomo, B., Darkwa, J., Du, D., & Worall, M. (2025). Solar photovoltaic cooling and power enhancement systems: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 216, Article 115644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.115644

The development of an efficient photovoltaic system could play a vital role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and the global Net Zero emission target. However, the operation of photovoltaic is reliant on its operating temperatures, causing a... Read More about Solar photovoltaic cooling and power enhancement systems: A review.

Integrated Phase-Change Materials in a Hybrid Windcatcher Ventilation System (2025)
Journal Article
Eso, O., Darkwa, J., & Calautit, J. (2025). Integrated Phase-Change Materials in a Hybrid Windcatcher Ventilation System. Energies, 18(4), Article 848. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18040848

Windcatchers are effective passive ventilation systems, but their inability to actively reduce and stabilize supply air temperatures reduces indoor cooling performance. This study addresses this limitation by integrating encapsulated phase-change mat... Read More about Integrated Phase-Change Materials in a Hybrid Windcatcher Ventilation System.