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David Wafula Wekesa

Observed names: D.W. Wekesa, David W. Wekesa, David Wekesa, David. W. Wekesa, Wekesa, David W.
ORCID: 0000-0002-9353-2182
Observed ORCID: 0000-0002-9353-2182
OpenAlex ID: A5035277710
Experimental and numerical study of turbulence effect on aerodynamic performance of a small-scale vertical axis wind turbine
2016 · David Wafula Wekesa, Cong Wang, et al. · Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics · 85
Influence of operating conditions on unsteady wind performance of vertical axis wind turbines operating within a fluctuating free-stream: A numerical study
2014 · David Wafula Wekesa, Cong Wang, et al. · Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics · 74
A numerical analysis of unsteady inflow wind for site specific vertical axis wind turbine: A case study for Marsabit and Garissa in Kenya
2014 · David Wafula Wekesa, Cong Wang, et al. · Renewable Energy · 68
Numerical and experimental study of pressure-wave formation around an underwater ventilated vehicle
2017 · Xiaoshi Zhang, Cong Wang, et al. · European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids · 39
Correlating dust deposits with wind speeds and relative humidity to overall performance of crystalline silicon solar cells: An experimental study of Machakos County, Kenya
2022 · Martin Paul Ndeto, David Wafula Wekesa, et al. · Solar Energy · 29
Pitch control of small H-type Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines using advanced gain scheduling techniques
2020 · Josephat Machoka Bundi, Xiaojun Ban, et al. · Renewable Energy · 29
Investigation on reversible pump turbine flow structures and associated pressure field characteristics under different guide vane openings
2019 · Maxime Binama, WenTao Su, et al. · Science China Technological Sciences · 28
Modeling, simulation and techno-economic evaluation of a micro-grid system based on steam gasification of organic municipal solid waste
2023 · Lydia Muriuki, David Wafula Wekesa, et al. · Energy Conversion and Management · 23
Analytical and numerical investigation of unsteady wind for enhanced energy capture in a fluctuating free-stream
2017 · David Wafula Wekesa, Cong Wang, et al. · Energy · 22
Mechanisms and economics of a self-powered, automated, scalable solar PV surface cleaning system
2024 · Martin Paul Ndeto, Francis Njoka, et al. · Renewable Energy · 19
Wind and solar resource complementarity and its viability in wind/PV hybrid energy systems in Machakos, Kenya
2023 · Kennedy Muchiri, Joseph Ngugi Kamau, et al. · Scientific African · 19
Empirical and numerical analysis of small wind turbine aerodynamic performance at a plateau terrain in Kenya
2016 · David Wafula Wekesa, Cong Wang, et al. · Renewable Energy · 17
An experimental investigation into performance characteristics of H-shaped and Savonius-type VAWT rotors
2020 · David Wafula Wekesa, Churchill Otieno Saoke, et al. · Scientific African · 16
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Governing the nexus: Water-energy-food nexus governance strategies in Ghana and Uganda
2023 · Martin Oulu, Deborah Darko, et al. · Environmental Development · 15
Aeolian dust distribution, elemental concentration, characteristics and its effects on the conversion efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells
2023 · Martin Paul Ndeto, David Wafula Wekesa, et al. · Renewable Energy · 11
Design and Optimization of a Wind Turbine for Rural Household Electrification in Machakos, Kenya
2022 · Kennedy Muchiri, Joseph Ngugi Kamau, et al. · Journal of Renewable Energy · 11
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Investigation into the effects of the earth’s magnetic field on the conversion efficiency of solar cells
2020 · Martin Paul Ndeto, David Wafula Wekesa, et al. · Renewable Energy · 11
Wind resource assessment and numerical simulation for wind turbine airfoils
2014 · David Wafula Wekesa, Cong Wang, et al. · 8
Microcontroller-based Data Logging Instrumentation System for Wind Speed and Direction Measurements
2012 · David Wafula Wekesa, Joseph Ndisya Mutuku, et al. · Journal of Agriculture Science and Technology · 6
Determination of optimal tilt angle for solar PV panel for Kenya
2025 · Mohamud. A Maalim, Francis. X. Ochieng, et al. · Journal of Agriculture Science and Technology · 1
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Energy Demand and Its Implication on Wind/PV System Sizing in Machakos, Kenya
2021 · Kennedy Muchiri, Joseph Ngugi Kamau, et al. · International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy · 1
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Assessment of the Viability of Standalone Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Households in Kathiani, Machakos County, Kenya
2020 · B.O. Odhiambo, D.W. Wekesa, et al. · International Journal of Green Technology · 1
Solar PV Potential and Energy Demand Assessment in Machakos County
2019 · K Muchiria, Joseph Ngugi Kamau, et al. · 1
Analysis of Wind Resource Potential for Small-Scale Wind Turbine Performance in Kiseveni, Kenya
2019 · Justus Nzuka Mwanzia, David Wafula Wekesa, et al. · International Journal of High Energy Physics · 1
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Influence of blend ratio and particle size on the physiochemical and fuel properties of briquettes from water hyacinth, bagasse, and sludge
2026 · Ogadis Jepkemei, Edward V. Odhong, et al. · Scientific African
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Works count: 41
Citation count: 535
H-index: 14
I10-index: 17
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