Estimation of Global Solar Radiation Using Maximum and Minimum Temperature in Gusau
Student: Habiba Bello Umar (Project, 2025)
Department of Physics
Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
Abstract
Information on the availability of global solar radiation of a given geographical location is an essential factor in developing suitable solar energy system and devices for various applications. In this project, data for daily relative humidity, maximum and minimum temperatures were used to estimate mean global solar radiation in Gusau city, Nigeria. The daily relative humidity, maximum and minimum temperature were measured for period of 6 years (2015 - 2020) from which the monthly mean values were determined. Angstrom-Prescott model was then used to estimate the global solar radiation based on the monthly mean sunshine hours. The values of global solar radiation for Gusau ranged from 16.1676 - 21.6536 MJm-2day-1 under the period of study with mean value of 18.8015 MJm-2day-1. These values can be utilized in the design and performance of solar energy systems in Gusau.
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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 28
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 116
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
- University of Calabar Teaching Hospital School of Health Information Mgt. 1
- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 239
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 14