Dr Percy Hohne
NRF Rating: Y2
Senior Lecturer: Department of Electrical Engineering
Qualifications: D.Eng (Electrical Engineering) | M.Eng (Electrical Engineering) | B.Tech (Electrical Engineering)
Professional Background
Dr Percy Andrew Hohne is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Central University of Technology (CUT), bringing nine years of dedicated experience in higher education, research, and curriculum development. Holding a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, he is recognised as a Y2-rated researcher by the National Research Foundation (NRF), affirming his growing international profile and impactful scholarly output.
His research focuses on sustainable energy management, energy efficiency, and renewable energy systems, where rigorous methodological approaches are imperative. Beyond his teaching responsibilities in foundational and advanced electrical engineering modules, Dr Hohne plays a pivotal role in university research and project management, particularly involving energy efficiency audits and strategic collaborations with industry.
Professional Leadership & Recognition
- Institutional Awards: Recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Early Career Research (2023) and the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching and Learning (2022).
- Industry Collaboration: Leads applied research projects and energy efficiency audits in partnership with commercial and institutional stakeholders.
- Scholarly Service: Active peer reviewer for leading scientific journals and international conference proceedings.
Areas of Expertise
- • Sustainable Energy Management
- • Renewable Energy Systems
- • Energy Efficiency Auditing
- • Hybrid Energy Systems & Microgrids
- • Thermal Process Optimization
Selected Publications
Top Journal Articles
- • Bokopane, L., Kusakana, K., Vermaak, H. & Hohne, A. 2024. Optimal power dispatching for a grid-connected electric vehicle charging station microgrid with renewable energy, battery storage and peer-to-peer energy sharing. Journal of Energy Storage, 96, 112435.
- • Mooko, G.T.V., Hohne, P.A. & Kusakana, K. 2024. Enhancing photovoltaic operation system efficiency and cost-effectiveness through optimal control of thermoelectric cooling. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 273, 112937.
- • Odufuwa, O.Y., Tartibu, L.K., Kusakana, K., Hohne, P.A. & Numbi, B.P. 2024. Application of artificial neural networks in predicting the performance of ice thermal energy storage systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 95, 112547.
- • Hohne, P.A. 2023. A simplified control method for a water heating load coupled to a hybrid energy system to improve inverter longevity. Energy Reports, 9, 145-150.
- • Gaonwe, T.P., Hohne, P.A. & Kusakana, K. 2022. Optimal energy management of a solar-assisted heat pump water heating system with a storage system. Journal of Energy Storage, 56, 105885.
Top Conference Presentations
- • Conduah, J.E., Kusakana, K. & Hohne, P.A. (2020). Energy Monitoring for Potential Cost Saving in Electricity Bills in a Microbrewery in South Africa. Proceedings of the 18th Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy Conference.
- • Hohne, P.A., Kusakana, K. & Numbi, B.P. (2020). Economic Power Dispatch for Energy Cost Reduction of a Hybrid Energy System Considering Maximum Demand Charges and Time-based Pricing in a Healthcare Institution. 6th IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCon), pp. 395-400.
- • Gaonwe, T.P., Kusakana, K. & Hohne, P.A. (2019). Prospect of Solar-assisted Heat Pump Water Heating Systems for Student Residences. Open Innovations (OI) Conference, pp. 199-205. IEEE.
- • Hohne, P.A., Kusakana, K. & Numbi, B.P. (2018). Techno-economic Comparison of Timer and Optimal Switching Control applied to Hybrid Solar Electric Water Heaters. International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy (ICUE), pp. 1-6. IEEE.
- • Hohne, P.A., Kusakana, K. & Numbi, B.P. (2018). Operation cost and energy usage minimization of a hybrid solar/electrical water heating system. International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy (DUE), pp. 1-7. IEEE.
