African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Characterization of the solar climate in Malawi using NASA’s surface meteorology and solar energy (SSE) model

Senganimalunje, T. C
  • Senganimalunje, T. C
  • Malawi Bureau of Standards, Metrology Services Department, Box 946, Blantyre, Malawi
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Tenthani, C. M
  • Tenthani, C. M
  • Physics and Biochemical Sciences Department, Malawi Polytechnic, University of Malawi, Chichiri, Blantyre, Malawi
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  •  Received: 25 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 11 February 2015
  •  Published: 30 March 2015

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