Solar Energy

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	247
Advanced Trombe wall façade design for improving energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in solar limited buildings	162
Advancing perovskite solar cells: Unveiling the superior efficiency of copper-doped Strontium Titanate as a novel ETL	151
Optimization research on energy-saving and life-cycle decarbonization retrofitting of existing school buildings: A case study of a school in Nanjing	129
Designing of the indacenodithiophene core-based small molecules for optoelectronic applications: A DFT approach	128
Performance improvement of photovoltaic/thermal collectors based on the optimized design of efficient innovative multiple-impinging slot jets	126
A novel solar panel cleaning mechanism to improve performance and harvesting rainwater	125
Integration of a physics-based direct normal irradiance (DNI) model to enhance the National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB)	121
Thermal storage performance of eutectic sugar alcohols applied to buildings and enhancement of crystallization	120
A beam-down solar concentrator with a fixed focus — Design and performance analysis	113
Automotive cabin soak temperature control strategies for improved safety, comfort and fuel efficiency: A review	109
Efficiency improvement of vertical solar stills – A review	108
Perovskite solar cell modules: Understanding the device degradation via damp heat testing	107
Exergy and economic analysis of a photovoltaic panel cooling with air bubble induced water jacket	103
Design and simulation of gradient-structured Cs2AgBiBr6 carbon-based double perovskite solar cell for boosting photovoltaic performance	101
Business models for enhanced solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption: Transforming customer interaction and engagement practices	100
A DMSO/MOE mixed solvent system for improving the morphology and efficiency of kesterite solar cell	100
A circular economy roadmap for solar photovoltaics	98
Novel sustainable urban management framework based on solar energy and digital twin	96
An efficient bilayer graphene-conducting polymer counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cells	94
The novel evaluation method for PV module temperature and string size risk in utility-scale solar projects	93
Heat transfer enhancement on CSP tubular receivers using partially filled Raschig Ring porous inserts: A numerical study	92
Longitudinal airflow-assisted double-electrode electrostatic adsorption dust collection approach for photovoltaic modules	91
Cyclostationary analysis for fault detection in PV inverters	91
Deriving the orientation of existing solar energy systems from LiDAR data at scale	90

Solar irradiance separation with deep learning: An interpretable multi-task and physically constrained model based on individual–interactive features	89
Green synthesis of In2S3-supported Ni-MOF: Bifunctional photocatalyst for sustainable H2O2 production and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol photoreduction	87
Thermoradiative coupling graphene-based thermionic solar conversion	87
Methodology for predicting the self-extinction of standardized arc faults in photovoltaic systems	87
Solar-Driven additive Manufacturing: Design and development of a novel sustainable fabrication process	86
Inner-cascaded photovoltaic-thermionic-thermoradiative conversion for concentrated solar power	85
Model for evaluating the competitive potential of solar PV system installers	84
Solar-enhanced freshwater generation in arid coastal environments: A double basin stepped solar still with vertical wick assistance study in northern Gujarat	84
Optimization and performance testing for hollow slab with micro photovoltaic array of solar pavement	83
Effective intrinsic charge carrier correction for interface charge transfer modeling of perovskite solar cells in dark conditions	83
Enhancing efficiency: A study on all-inorganic CsSnBr3 metal halide perovskites with micro-band offset using DFT and SCAPS-1D modeling	82
In-situ deposition preparation of n-octadecane@Silica@Polydopamine-doped polypyrrole microcapsules for photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage of full-spectrum solar radiation	81
Notched nanoring wideband absorber for total solar energy harvesting	81
Performance investigation of multilayer-layers solar cell based in ZnS-CZTSSe	81
Theoretical and experimental investigation of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination solar system using the solar panel, battery, and water turbine for high-pressure recovery of output brine	80
Optimization of hybrid solar/wind/biomass systems for sustainable heating in isolated mountainous areas of northern Morocco	80
Experimental demonstration of high-temperature heat recovery in a solar reactor	79
Photovoltaic cleaning optimization through the analysis of historical time series of environmental parameters	79
Corrigendum to “A review and recent advances in solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion based on photocatalytic water splitting over doped-TiO2 nanoparticles” [Sol. Energy 211 (2020) 522–546]	77
Synthesis of ruthenium sulfide nanoparticles decorated on reduced graphene oxide/multi-walled carbon nanotubes as a catalytic counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells exceeding 13 % efficiency	75
Investigation of collector flow for 1:30 scale solar chimney power plant model	75
Corrigendum to “Preparing Cu2ZnSn(SxSe1−x)4 thin-film solar cells with front band gap grading by plasma sulfurization” [Sol. Energy 227 (2021) 516–524]	75
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Enhanced infiltration and morphology of bismuth perovskite in Carbon-stack solar cells – A synergistic effect of electric fields in modified spray technique	74
Efficient image-based soiling quantification using histograms of a checkered pattern	73
Dolomite-based binders manufactured using concentrated solar energy in a fluidised bed reactor	73
Resource-efficient manufacturing enables PV supply chain diversity: An industry perspective and case study of CdTe PV manufacturing	73
DCMF-AFNet: An anchor-free photovoltaic hot-spot fault detection network based on deformable context transformer and bi-branch multi-level feature fusion	72
Shape optimization of the energy efficiency of building retrofitted facade	72
Impact of additive manufacturing materials on thermal performance of silicon reference cells	72
A new partitioned 1D LTNE continuum model for the simulation of 3D-shaped honeycomb absorbers	71
A thermo-economic study of tubular solar distillers with V-corrugated basin and reflective mirrors	71
Optimising the photovoltaic parameters in donor–acceptor–acceptor ternary polymer solar cells using Machine Learning framework	70
Effects of a solar heating system on the microclimate of an agricultural greenhouse. Application on zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)	70
Machine learning framework for the analysis and prediction of energy loss for non-fullerene organic solar cells	70
Ultra-wideband solar absorber based on refractory metal titanium for high-performance photothermal conversion	69
Progress of experimental studies on compact integrated solar collector-storage retrofits adopting phase change materials	69
On site renovation of degraded PV panels – Cost and environmental effective technology	69
Recovery and analysis of polymeric layers from waste solar modules by chemical route	68
A detailed assessment of paraffin waxed thermal energy storage medium for solar dryers	68
A novel Three-Stage demand side management framework for stochastic energy scheduling of renewable microgrids	68
Maximizing solar photovoltaic energy efficiency: MPPT techniques investigation based on shading effects	66
Performance analysis of a novel small-scale integrated solar-ORC system for power and heating	66
Intelligent optical management for energy-efficient windows driven by mechano-thermochromism	66
Sustainable management of end of life crystalline silicon solar panels in Australia: Advancing circular economy practices	65
Multi-objective operation of solar-based microgrids incorporating artificial neural network and grey wolf optimizer in digital twin	65
Multi-model adaptive predictive control of superheated steam temperature of DSG solar parabolic-trough collector based on heat-steam ratio and its reference trajectory	64
Impact of utilizing hollow copper circular fins and glass wool insulation on the performance enhancement of pyramid solar still unit: An experimental approach	64
Design and performance optimization of carbon-based all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite battery with C60 buffer layer	64

Hourly and daily domestic hot water consumption in social housing dwellings: An analysis in apartment buildings in Southern Brazil	64
Advanced prediction of perovskite stability for solar energy using machine learning	64
Radiative coatings for solar cell cooling: Materials, and applications	63
Utilising high-fidelity 3D building model for analysing the rooftop solar photovoltaic potential in urban areas	62
Low-carbon and low-cost preparation of non-sintering bauxite-based solid thermal energy storage materials	62
Durable and robust broadband radiative cooling coatings for multi-temperature scenarios	62
Exploring the structural, phononic, electronic, magnetic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of Pb-free vanadium-based double perovskites using the first-principles approach for optoelectronic and	62
Progress of PV cell technology: Feasibility of building materials, cost, performance, and stability	61
Cooling with colour: Passive-Coloured Radiative Coolers for energy-efficient temperature regulation in adverse climatic conditions	61
Novel extreme seeking control framework with ordered excitation and nonlinear function based PSO: Method and application	61
Neural-network-driven dynamic simulation of parabolic trough solar fields for improved CSP plant operation	61
Building Integrated Solar Energy (BISE)	60
A note of spectral fidelity analysis of natural light passing through optical fiber and air at different distances	60
Comparing measurements and simulations using an adjustable high-alpine photovoltaic array	60
Novel two-stage adsorption heat pump with high efficiency and energy storage density, powered by non-concentrated sunlight	60
Concentrating solar cookers in urban areas: Establishing usefulness through realistic intermediate temperature rating and grading	60
Research on aeroelastic effect of wind-induced vibration responses of large-span flexible photovoltaic support structure based on wind tunnel experiment comparison of rigid body and aeroelastic model	59
A comparative experimental study on the hydrodynamic performance of two floating solar structures with a breakwater in waves	59
Detection of tracker misalignments and estimation of cross-axis slope in photovoltaic plants	59
Theoretical modelling of metal-based and metal-free dye sensitizers for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: A review	59
Design, construction, and qualification of a lightweight, modular heliostat made from high-performance concrete	59
Mobile sensor for clouds shadow detection and direct normal irradiance estimation	58
Spectral, visual, thermal, energy and circadian assessment of PDLC glazing in warm and humid climate	58
Assessment of the optimal curvature radius of linear Fresnel primary mirrors	58
Assessment of full life cycle environmental impact and energy utilization in an interseasonal solar absorption energy storage system	58
Heat recovery capacity and water desalination performance of passive solar vacuum tube distiller	58
A comparison of satellite cloud motion vectors techniques to forecast intra-day hourly solar global horizontal irradiation	58
Improving the working fluid based on a NaNO3-KNO3-NaCl-KCl molten salt mixture for concentrating solar power energy storage	57
Broadband and wide-angle solar absorber for the visible and near-infrared frequencies	57
Contributions to the size reduction of a battery used for PV power ramp rate control	57
Intraseasonal and synoptic modulation of diurnal surface solar radiation over Reunion island in the South-West Indian Ocean	56
Determination of optically feasible heliostat field region for solar power tower system employing innovative receiver aperture	56
Interfacial modification of perovskite solar cells via Cs2CO3: Computational and experimental approach	56
Analysis of mesh screens for outdoor i-v curve measurements of pv modules at several irradiance levels	55
Evaluation of the emitter structure and temperature effect on a thermophotovoltaic system with an optimal cavity	55
Efficient and stable perovskite solar cells via organic surfactant interfacial passivation	55
Numerical simulation of solar parabolic trough collector with viscous dissipation in slits of arc-plug insertion	54
Editorial Board	54
Toward lossless photovoltaic efficiency of Laser-shaped flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells on stainless steel substrates	54
Editorial Board	54
Development of a PV emulator using SMPS converter and a model selection mechanism for characteristic generation	54
Investigating methods to improve photovoltaic thermal models at second-to-minute timescales	54
Computational fluid dynamics study of the rear geometry influence on aerodynamic load coefficients of heliostats in stow position	53
Evaluating risk factors in solar energy investments: A strategic approach for Iran’s market	53
Optical, thermal and thermo-mechanical model for a larger-aperture parabolic trough concentrator system consisting of a novel flat secondary reflector and an improved absorber tube	53
Optimum precursor stacking sequence of Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin film solar cell in selenium atmosphere	53
Self-consumption possibilities by rooftop PV and building retrofit requirements for a regional building stock: The case of Catalonia	53
Efficacy of mass of energy storage material on the performance of a solar driven stepped series system during sugarcane juice concentration	53
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The influence of icephobic nanomaterial coatings on solar cell panels at high latitudes	53
Enhancing the efficiency and stability of Organic/Silicon solar cells using graphene electrode and Double-layer Anti-reflection coating	53
Active learning driven multi-property inverse design of spinel solar cells	52
Ultrasonic-promoted growth of staggered heterostructured tin(II) oxide nanoparticles on bulk carbon nitride nanolayer: Activated in solar spectrum with enhanced photocatalytic treatment of dyes efflue	52
An innovative floating solar still equipped with a Fresnel lens and a submerging condenser: An experimental study	52
Green zinc/galactomannan-based hydrogels push up the photovoltage of quasi solid aqueous dye sensitized solar cells	52
Highly efficient quasi-cubic structured perovskite for harvesting energy from artificial indoor LED light source	51
Performance evaluation of a solar-assisted ejector-enhanced vapor injection heat pump cycle	51
Visible light active SiC/Bi2WO6/CD heterojunction: Fabrication, characterization, and optimization of its photocatalytic activity toward hematoxylin	51
Efficiency optimization of All-Inorganic perovskite solar cell device using NiOx and ZnO as charge transport layers	51
Transfer matrix method-based efficiency enhancement of lead-free Cs3Sb2Br9 perovskite solar cell	51
Experimental study on the performance of the photovoltaic thermal (PVT) connected in series with flat plate solar collector (ST)	51
A predictive power ramp rate control scheme with an updating Gaussian prediction confidence estimator for PV systems	51
Advancing solar panel performance with AlOx-SiOx hybrid coatings: Tackling reflection and fogging challenges	50
Corrigendum to “High resolution measurement network of global horizontal and tilted solar irradiance in southern Germany with a new quality control scheme” [Solar Energy 231 (2022) 593–606]	50
Modelling iodine diffusion in 2D-Perovskites as a function of the length of the organic spacer molecules	50
Coupled abrasion Erosion-Oxidation wear from particles in Concentrating solar thermal power facilities	50
Refined HERIC-style grid-connected PV inverter utilizing a bidirectional semi-active clamping concept	50
Efficiency improvement of floating photovoltaic panels with natural convection cooling loops: Multi-physics thermal modelling	49
Solar driven atmospheric water harvesting system with integration of desiccant wheel and desiccant bed: An experimental investigation	49
Efficient solar thermal storage of foamy bamboo charcoal-based composite phase change materials	49
Conception, realization and testing of a solar cooker built with a spherical reflector in Burkina Faso	49
Enhanced photovoltaic efficiency in TiO2-based CdS quantum dot-sensitized solar cells by the introduction of ZnO:Al3+ nanoparticles	49
Improvement in the opto-thermal performance of Indian standard solar box cooker by novel internal retrofit radiative control	49
Effect of pyranometer soiling on the PV performance ratio evaluation and correction methods	49
Improving the solar ethanol distillation system by combining the heat pipe and parabolic trough collector	48
Floating solar stills and floating solar-driven membranes: Recent advances and overview of designs, performance and modern combinations	48
Predicting the performance of portrait-aligned vertical bifacial agrivoltaic arrays	48
TiO2/MoS2-rGO composite Photoanodes: A Path to improved electron transport and photovoltaic efficiency in Dye-Sensitized solar cells	48
Optimization and performance assessment of Ag@SiO2 core–shell nanofluids for spectral splitting PV/T system: Theoretical and experiment analysis	48
Performance studies on mixed-mode forced convection solar cabinet dryer under different air mass flow rates for drying of cluster fig	47

Heat transfer enhancement of a PCM-porous metal based heat pipe evacuated tube solar collector: An experimental study	47
Wearable sensing techniques to understand pedestrian-level outdoor microclimate affecting heat related risk in urban parks	47
Performance optimization of lead-free MASnBr3 based perovskite solar cells by SCAPS-1D device simulation	47
Phycoerythrobilin/phycourobilin as efficient sensitizers of dye-sensitized solar cell	47
Toward a greener future: Solar solutions for industrial carbon capture	46
Performance of a solar hybrid desalination plant integrated with photovoltaic-thermal collectors for remote regions: Experimental and modeling investigation	46
Quantifying the rear and front long-term spectral impact on bifacial photovoltaic modules	46
Cost-saving and performance-enhancement of CuInGaSe solar cells by adding CuZnSnSe as a second absorber	46
A comprehensive review of advanced hybrid technologies that improvement the performance of solar dryers: Photovoltaic/thermal panels, solar collectors, energy storage materials, biomass, and desalinat	46
Solar PV integrated power market operational efficiency improvement through IPM-based SCOPF and TRTC in green power corridors	46
Synergistic influence of plasmonic Ag nanoparticles/La0.6Sr0.4CoO3/TiO2 heterostructured photoanodes boosted solar energy harvesting by dye-sensitized photovoltaics	45
srlife: a software tool for estimating the life of high temperature concentrating solar receivers. Part I – metallic receivers	45
A hybrid global wolf pack algorithm-based incremental conductance method under partial shading conditions	45
Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules	45
A comprehensive review of flexible perovskite solar cells: Materials, mechanisms, properties, applications, and commercialization status	45
Impact of process temperature on the cost of concentrating solar thermal industrial process heat	44
Solidification of a nano-enhanced phase change material (NePCM) in a double elliptical latent heat storage unit with wavy inner tubes	44
On the parameters domain of the single-diode model	44
pvlib iotools—Open-source Python functions for seamless access to solar irradiance data	44
Explainable artificial intelligence for photovoltaic fault detection: A comparison of instruments	44
From waste to value: Utilising waste foundry sand in thermal energy storage as a matrix material in composites	44
Multi-objective evolutionary optimization of photovoltaic glass for thermal, daylight, and energy consideration	44
Experimental and numerical thermal performance in solar receiver heat exchanger with trapezoidal louvered winglet and wavy groove	44
Atomic-layer-deposited TiO2 and SnO2 coupled with CdS as double buffer layers for HTL-free Sb2S3 thin-film solar cells	44
Investigate the impact of environmental and operating conditions of infrared (IR) imaging on infrared thermography of PV modules to identify defects	43
Building energy performance of DSSC BIPV windows in accordance with the lighting control methods and climate zones	43
Advancing the Net Zero emission building concept: Integrating photovoltaics and electrical storage for NZEB environmental performance in different energy and climate contexts	43
Artificial neural network-based fault detection and isolation in a parabolic-trough solar plant with defocusing strategy	43
A fully analytical model of a box solar cooker with sensible thermal storage	42
Tailoring of the thieno [3,2-b] thiophene-based molecule towards promising hole transporting materials for perovskite solar cells	42
Solar thermal systems for sustainable buildings and climate change mitigation: Recycling, storage and avoided environmental impacts based on different electricity mixes	42
Energy, exergy, and economic analyses of a modified hemispherical solar distiller augmented with convex absorber basin, wicks, and PCM	42
Feasibility and challenges of quantum dot solar cells in urban renewal photovoltaic buildings	42
Smart design of hybrid solar-gas turbine plants for decarbonization: A multi-criteria optimization case study in the MENA region	42
Review of unmanned ground vehicles for PV plant inspection	42
Co-solvent strategy for highly efficient perovskite solar cells by spray coating	42
Solar photovoltaic model parameter identification using robust niching chimp optimization	42
Comparative analysis of heat loss performance of flat plate solar collectors at different altitudes	42
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Recent developments and cost analysis of different configurations of the solar air heaters	41
Development and application of a thermal model for the improved stepped solar still with a built-in passive condenser	41
Particle mechanics and mixture homogeneity in a demonstration reactor system for the indirect reduction of redox particles	41
Exploring KGeCl3 material for perovskite solar cell absorber layer through different machine learning models	41
Metal-organic framework (MOF) dispersion based fluids for solar-thermal energy conversion	41
Progress in particle-based solar energy capture and storage for concentrated solar power and thermal technology applications	41
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Unveiling thermal stress-induced trap-assisted tunneling in POLO junctions and its impact on TOPCon solar cells	41
Radiant thermal conversion with Ga In1-As Sb1-/InAs0.91Sb0.09 dual-junction thermophotovoltaic cells	41
Sustainable electricity generation from photo-bioelectrochemical cell based on carbon nanotubes and chlorophyll anode	41
Elucidating uncertainty in bifacial photovoltaic gain estimation	41
Concentration ratio for a solar trough concentrator with circular mirror and flat receiver	40
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Transparent-conductive and infrared-shielding WO3/Ag/WO3 multilayer heterostructures	40
Rapid switching of a Pt-free photovoltachromic device based on WO3 using PProDOT-Me2 catalyst	40
Organic phthalocyanine derivatives for NIR reflective coatings	40
Forecast-based charging strategy to prolong the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries in standalone PV battery systems in Sub-Saharan Africa	40
Study on the interface defects of eco-friendly perovskite solar cells	40
Numerical investigation on thermal performance of a solar greenhouse with synergetic energy release of short- and long-term PCM storage	40
Effect of thermal cycling on the corrosion behaviour of stainless steels and Ni-based alloys in molten salts under air and argon	40
A fast, efficient, inexpensive and green way to outdoor photopolymerization	40
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Design and optimization of an integrated novel desalination system based on the temperature difference between the sea and mountain	40
Measuring the spectral emissivity of single particle at high temperature	40
Examining the advances, obstacles, and achievements of tin-based perovskite solar cells: a review	40
In Memoriam: Dr. Frank E. Vignola (1945–2023)	39
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Solar drying systems for Domestic/Industrial Purposes: A State-of-Art review on topical progress and feasibility assessments	39
Optimized selection of component models for photovoltaic and energy storage system simulations	39
A mixed-integer optimization for bifacial two-terminal perovskite-on-perovskite tandem solar cells	39
Computer aided design and evaluation of benzothiadiazole based non-fullerene acceptors for organic solar cells applications	39
Comparative analysis of different reconfiguration schemes for power enhancement under various shading scenarios	39
Thermal performance of hydrophobic α-Al2O3 ceramic membrane for solar-thermal membrane coupling water desalination process	38
Near-Ground wind field characteristics of tracking photovoltaic systems based on field measurements	38
Synthesis of new water treatment photocatalytic coatings with controllable functional properties based on the SrO-Bi2O3-SiO2 system that use the energy of solar radiation	38
Optical characterization of a fixed focus Scheffler reflector for pressurized solar receiver testing	38
An experimental performance analysis of canal-mounted photovoltaic systems regarding energy production and water conservation	38
Electrodeposition of lead dioxide induces the fabrication of perovskite FAPbI3 film and electron-transport-layer-free solar cells	38
Performance analysis of aqueous Al-ion electrolyte based dye sensitized solar cell	38
The effects of interfacial dipole caused by annealing-free Al-doped NiOx in efficient perovskite solar cells	38
Design and performance optimization of a novel tri-layer unleaded all inorganic lead-free mixed halide CsSnI3-x Brx heterojunction solar cell	38
Research on hot spot risk of high wattage solar modules	38
An extensive study on investigating the heterojunction compatibility of novel charge transport materials, defect management and design optimization for high-performance lead-free CsSnl3-based perovski	37
Machine learning-aided discovery of bismuth-based transition metal oxide double perovskites for solar cell applications	37
Comprehensive Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Lead-free Graded 2D-3D Perovskite Solar Cells	37
A survey on the parameter extraction problem of the photovoltaic single diode model from a current–voltage curve	37
Analytic model for calculation of soil temperature and heat balance of bare soil surface in solar greenhouse	37
A thermodynamic review on solar stills	37
An experimental and numerical investigation of absorber positioning in a natural convection solar drying system	37
Thermal performance evaluation and energy saving potential of semi-transparent CdTe in Façade BIPV	37
Unveiling lifecycle carbon emissions and its mitigation potentials of distributed photovoltaic power through two typical case systems	37
A bibliometric and scientific mapping of the research landscape and trending topics in building integrated photovoltaic systems	37
Optical simulation and design of high-absorption thin-film perovskite halide solar cells based on embedded quadrilateral cluster nanoparticles	37
Interface diffusion blocking layer for the performance improvement of substrate structured Sb2Se3 solar cells	37
Performance evaluation and optimization of CH3NH3PbBr3 based planar perovskite solar cells using various hole-transport layers	36
Laboratory experimental analysis of crystalline silicon photovoltaic module degradation after operating over 6 years: A case study in Ghana	36