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Calibration of simple clear-sky irradiance model coefficients across six climatic zones of South Africa
This study applies a data-driven methodology to calibrate the coefficients of simple clear sky (CS) irradiance models for global horizontal …
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The feasibility of South African brown seaweed in biogas production and conversion to electricity
South Africa is faced with persistent energy shortages and the need to develop sustainable, renewable resources. This research aimed to …
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A review of the adoption of renewable energy technologies by hotels in Malawi
The hotel sector is a vital component of the tourism industry, as it plays a critical role in the determination …
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Artificial intelligence could revolutionise the education and training of the next generation of power and energy engineers and researchers.
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A review of smart inverter capabilities for managing high levels of distributed energy resource integration in South Africa’s power grid
Distributed energy resources (DERs), including solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage, are becoming more prevalent in power grids. This …
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Power output characterisation of thermoelectric generator units coupled to inverted box rib sheeting
Abstract There is a global need for clean and renewable energy sources. This study investigated thermoelectric generators (TEGs) as a …
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Socioeconomic determinants of household hybrid electricity adoption on Bugala Island in Uganda
The shift towards renewable energy is resulting in increased investment in energy infrastructure, affecting communities of all sizes worldwide. A …
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The feasibility of using biogas generated from livestock manure as an alternative energy source: A South African perspective
Electricity usage has risen tremendously over the years, as has its price. This resulted in an increase in the quest …
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Trend analysis and inter-annual variability in wind speed in South Africa
Reliable forecasts of long-term longitudinal wind speed patterns may help predict air circulation changes. They are also essential for the …
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Investigation of Wind Data Resolution for Small Wind Turbine Performance Study
Small wind turbine sites, in general, use a 0.5Hz sampling interval and a 10-minute averaging interval for a feasibility study …
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Commercialization of green hydrogen production from kraal manure in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: A review
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement launched in 2011 contracts renewable energy producers to supplement the national electricity grid. No …
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Determination of country-specific greenhouse gas emission factors for South African liquid and gaseous fuels
Higher-tier methods for greenhouse gas reporting require country-specific emission factors for a range of liquid and gaseous fuels for both …
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Socio-economic analysis of solar photovoltaic-based mini-grids in rural communities: A Ugandan case study
The provision of electricity in rural areas has been an outstanding need in trying to achieve the United Nations sustainable …
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An overview of the socio-economic impacts of the green hydrogen value chain in Southern Africa
The green hydrogen economy offers synthetic green energy with significant impacts and is environmentally friendly compared to current fossil-based fuels. …
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Rural electricity system reliability: Do outages exacerbate spending on backup fuel in rural Tanzania?
Most rural Tanzanians have had no access to electricity. But efforts have been made to remedy this, including an extension …
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Using liquefied petroleum gas to reduce the operating cost of the Ankerlig peaking power plant in South Africa
Along with the load-shedding problem that Eskom is having with the current generation system, the operator is forced to use …
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A comparative analysis of the application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in the energy sector: A case study of South Africa, Germany and China
Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies have elevated the capabilities and possibilities of improvement and efficiency in the energy sector. This …
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Evaluating factors influencing firewood consumption in households at the Thulamela Local Municipality, South Africa
A large part of the world’s population still depends on firewood for domestic energy needs. If appropriately used, firewood can …
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Determinants of household energy fuel choice in Lesotho
The determinants of household energy fuel choice have not been studied in some developing countries, including Lesotho, despite the potential …
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Effective selection of countries in sub-Saharan Africa for new market entry by independent wind power producers
When independent power producers (IPPs) assess new market entry opportunities, subjective decision making can result in an unfavourable outcome. Multi-criteria …
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