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Advancing renewable energy, science education, and sustainable development in South Africa through hydrogen and electrolysis research

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dc.contributor.authorBessarabov, Dmitri
dc.contributor.researchIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6640-7573
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-18T19:32:50Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionThis impact case study documents the societal, environmental, educational, and technological impact of research undertaken by the North-West University (NWU) HySA Centre of Competence in collaboration with national and international partners between 2018 and 2024. It demonstrates how sustained research in hydrogen technologies, electrolysis, renewable energy systems, and the water-energy-food nexus has translated into measurable benefits for communities, schools, industry, and government. The case study presents evidence of improved access to renewable energy, enhanced science education, skills development, food security initiatives, technology transfer, and international research collaboration. It also highlights the contribution of North-West University and its partners to advancing South Africa's green hydrogen agenda, strengthening national research infrastructure, and supporting sustainable development through research-informed innovation. The document includes supporting evidence and references that corroborate the reported impacts.
dc.description.abstractOver the past five years (2018-2024), research collaborations led by consortium of NWU (via HySA CoC), Stellenbosch University's Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES), SANEDI, and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), have resulted in measurable, verifiable improvements in energy access, education quality, food security, and environmental sustainability in rural South Africa.
dc.description.sponsorshipSATREPS
dc.description.sustainableAffordable and Clean Energy
dc.description.sustainableIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.description.sustainablePartnerships for the Goals
dc.description.sustainableQuality Education
dc.identifier.citationBessarabov, D. 2025. Advancing Renewable Energy, Science Education, and Sustainable Development in South Africa through Hydrogen and Electrolysis Research. Impact case study. Potchefstroom: North-West University, HySA Centre of Competence.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10394/47049
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNorth-West University
dc.relation.ispartofseriesImpact Case Study
dc.subjectHydrogen
dc.subjectGreen Hydrogen
dc.subjectElectrolysis
dc.subjectRenewable Energy
dc.subjectHydrogen South Africa
dc.subjectScience Education
dc.subjectSustainable Development
dc.subjectFuel Cells
dc.subjectRural Development
dc.subjectWater Energy Food Nexus
dc.subjectRenewable Energy Integration
dc.subjectGreen Ammonia
dc.subjectTechnology Transfer
dc.subjectSouth Africa
dc.titleAdvancing renewable energy, science education, and sustainable development in South Africa through hydrogen and electrolysis research
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