Browsing by Subject "Renewable energy"
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Alternative electricity generation : Safripol as a case study
(2014)Electrical energy supply in South Africa, provided by ESKOM, has become more expensive with regular price increases in the past seven years. Increases on an annual basis have seen the Mega flex tariffs quadruple in the ... -
Analysing the impact of the renewable energy revolution in South-Africa
(North-West University, 2019)The development of the energy industry in South Africa together with the development of distributed generation from Independent Power Producers and the establishment of small-scale energy structures and off-grid solutions ... -
An analysis of collective ownership models to promote renewable energy development and climate justice in South Africa
(North-West University, 2013)This study broadly investigates South African energy policy with specific emphasis on the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). It investigates how the procurement programme links ... -
Are large-scale dams environmentally detrimental? Life-cycle environmental consequences of mega-hydropower plants in Myanmar
(Springer, 2020)Purpose Rivers control biophysical processes that underpin essential ecosystem services. Myanmar’s rivers provide great opportunities for increasing energy supply at low costs from hydropower plants and make important ... -
Assessing the economic viability of biogas plants at abattoirs in South Africa
(2013)With electricity tariffs in South Africa escalating at a rapid pace the demand for alternative power sources has increased. One of these renewable energy sources includes the use of biogas. Biogas is not only one of the ... -
Assessment of probabilistic wind forecasts at 100 m above ground level using doppler lidar and weather radar wind profiles
(American Meteorological Society, 2020)Modern society is very dependent on electricity. In the energy sector, the amount of renewable energy is growing, especially wind energy. To keep the electricity network in balance we need to know how much, when, and where ... -
Development of a simulation model for a small scale renewable energy system
(North-West University, 2012)In this dissertation I present my approach and findings regarding the development of a simulation model for a small scale renewable energy system. A brief introduction provides the reader with the background as to why ... -
An econometric analysis of energy poverty and sustainable development in Blantyre (Malawi)
(North-West University, 2013)Energy is the driver of activity in every economy and, therefore, its importance cannot be overemphasised. However, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces general problems of access to modern energy. Most households and industry ... -
The efficiency of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in South African renewable energy projects
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Social Impact Assessment (SIA) determines the social impacts that a development could have on the environment, including social and cultural impacts on communities involved, and it suggests mitigation measures to minimize ... -
Energy sector reform and the protection of the rights contained in section 24 of the South African Constitution
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)South Africa is blessed with abundant reserves of both high- and low-grade coal.Current South African energy activities relate primarily to the generation of electricity by means of the burning of fossil fuels and more ...