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==Background==
Koami Soulemane Hayibo is currently enrolled at [https://www.uwo.ca/ University of Western Ontario] where he is studying towards a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Koami is a member of the [https://www.appropedia.org/Category:FAST Free Appropriate Sustainable Technology (FAST)] group. His current research is focused on floating PV systems in cold and freezing environments. He obtained a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at [https://www.mtu.edu/ Michigan Technological University (MTU)], focusing on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. During his time at MTU, he started his early investigations on floating PV systems. Koami has completed a prior Master's program focused on the design of standalone solar PV systems at [https://www.ujkz.bf/ Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo] in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with a minor in sustainable development. There, he worked on the simulation of the thermal behavior of solar photovoltaic panels in a desert environment. Before this degree, he graduated from [https://univ-lome.tg/ Université de Lomé] with a Bachelor of Science in General Physics. Koami used to work with an NGO, [https://www.energy-generation.org/ Energy Generation], where he served as Technical Manager. In that position, he developed a training curriculum for standalone PV systems installation technicians. He helped design a maker space and advised innovative energy project holders on how to improve their prototypes.

== Research Interests ==
Solar PV Systems Design and Optimization | Floating PV and Agrivoltaics | Data Collection and Analysis | Machine Learning
I am interested in energy production and management through renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies with a particular focus on solar PV Systems. I am particularly curious about how innovative and out-of-the-box PV system design ideas can be used to address energy access challenges, especially in rural areas. This idea ties well into [https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal7 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 (SDG 7)]. I am also interested in the integration of renewable energy systems into the existing grid, and the Life Cycle Analysis and environmental impact of engineering systems. My other interests include the use of renewable energy systems to mitigate Climate Change issues.

== Journals I Review For ==
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File:Rser-logo-certificate.png|[https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/renewable-and-sustainable-energy-reviews Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews]
File:Jcleprod-logo-certificate.png|[https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-cleaner-production Journal of Cleaner Production]
File:Energies-logo.jpg|[https://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies MDPI Energies]
File:Sustainability-logo.jpg|[https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability MDPI Sustainability]
File:Sensors-logo.jpg|[https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors MDPI Sensors]

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==Completed Projects and Publications==

=== 2025 Completed Projects ===
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File:Pvbenefits.jpg|[[Additional value of non-electricity generating services (co-benefits) provided by non-conventional dual use solar photovoltaic systems: A PRISMA review]]
File:FPV-AEM-big.jpg|[[Experimental integration of a foam-based floating photovoltaic (floatovoltaic) system with an anion exchange membrane electrolyzer for 5 kW-Scale green hydrogen production]]
File:Paleblue.jpg|[[Comparative techno-environmental analysis of grey, blue, green/yellow and pale-blue hydrogen production]]
File:Pv+hp+greenhouse.jpg|[[Greenhouse applications of solar photovoltaic driven heat pumps in northern environments]]
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=== 2024 Completed Projects ===
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File:PVbuildings.png|[[Open-Source Software for Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Tiling for Novelty Architecture]]
File:Pv+hp.png|[[Residential Sizing of Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Heat Pumps for Net Zero Sustainable Thermal Building Energy]]
File:Pexels-kelly-8457868.jpg|[[Using a Ledger to Facilitate Autonomous Peer-to-Peer Virtual Net Metering of Solar Photovoltaic Distributed Generation]]
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===2023 Completed Projects===
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File:Freeswingpv.png|[[Vertical Free-Swinging Photovoltaic Racking Energy Modelling: A Novel Approach to Agrivoltaics]]
File:Ga-pv-fence-mech.png|[[The potential for fencing to be used as low-cost solar photovoltaic racking]]
File:Bitcoinsolar.jpg|[[Economics of Open-Source Solar Photovoltaic Powered Cryptocurrency Mining]]
File:Vertical Swinging Wooden PV Racking Graphical Abstract.jpg|[[Open-Source Vertical Swinging Wood-Based Solar Photovoltaic Racking Systems]]
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===2022 Completed Projects===
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File:Carportga.png|[[Open-source Photovoltaic - Electrical Vehicle Carport Designs]]
File:Gapaver.png|[[Technical and Economic Viability of Distributed Recycling of Low-density Polyethylene Water Sachets into Waste Composite Pavement Blocks]]
File:Fencepv.png|[[Optimal inverter and wire selection for solar photovoltaic fencing applications]]
File:Gatiltwood.png|[[Open-Source Design and Economics of Manual Variable-Tilt Angle DIY Wood-Based Solar Photovoltaic Racking System]]
File:Bifisnow.jpg|[[Monofacial vs bifacial solar photovoltaic systems in snowy environments]]
File:DIY PV Rack Graphical Abstract.jpg|[[Impacts of Location on Designs and Economics of DIY Low-Cost Fixed-Tilt Open Source Wood Solar Photovoltaic Racking]]
File:Ga walker.png|[[Foam-based floatovoltaics: A potential solution to disappearing terminal natural lakes]]
File:Greensun.png|[[The Greenest Solar Power? Life Cycle Assessment of Foam-Based Flexible Floatovoltaics]]
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===2021 Completed Projects===
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File:Graphabsvos.png|[[A review of the value of solar methodology with a case study of the U.S. VOS]]
File:Screenshot 2023-11-09 132419.png|[https://www.proquest.com/docview/2539850879/abstract/39798DAB5A824A1FPQ/1 Quantifying the Value of Foam-Based Flexible Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems]
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===2020 Completed Projects===
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File:Fpv-water.png|[[Water Conservation Potential of Self-Funded Foam-Based Flexible Surface-Mounted Floatovoltaics]]
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===2018 Completed Projects===
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File:PVT module.jpg|Theoretical Study of a Thermal Photovoltaic Hybrid Solar Collector
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==Videos==
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==Campus Involvement and In the News==
===News Highlights===
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File:The globe and mail koami phd.jpg |[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/article-solutions-for-a-low-carbon-future/ '''The Globe and Mail''' - Solutions for a low-carbon future]

File:Fpv-apnews.png|[https://apnews.com/press-release/kisspr/technology-business-alternative-and-sustainable-energy-environment-electric-utilities-37f0dbce61b51f27eebbbcf7dd0bf171 '''AP News''' - Studies: Foam+Floating Solar Crushes Cost of Solar Energy While Saving Water]
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===More News===
*[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210209151816.htm Science Daily]
*Involvement in the [https://www.mtu.edu/mechanical/people/ambassadors/ Engineering Ambassadors @MichiganTech] program
*[https://blogs.mtu.edu/engineering/2019/10/30/michigan-tech-ece-welcomes-fulbright-scholar-koami-hayibo/ Michigan Tech College of Engineering Blog]
*[https://sharing-knowledge.org/conference/geneve-suisse-7-8-juin-2019 Sharing Knowledge Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, 7 - 8 June 2019]
*[https://fulbridge.org/w/briefly-noted-march-2021/ Fulbridge - March 2021 Fulbright Alumnis Highlights]

==Literature Reviews==
*[[Additional Services Provided by Solar PV Systems: A review]]
*[[Recycled plastic pavement tiles]]
*[[Life Cycle Analysis of Floatovoltaics]]
*[[Value Of solar literature review|Value Of Solar Literature Review]]

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[[Category:Solar energy]]
[[Category:Photovoltaics]]
[[Category:Water]]
[[category:sustainable development]]
[[Category:water conservation]]
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