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Modelling and testing a passive night-sky radiation system
The as-built and tested passive night-sky radiation cooling/heating system considered in this investigation consists of a radiation panel, a cold …
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Optimal slope angle selection of an evacuated tube collector for domestic solar water heating
A pressurized system utilizing evacuated tube collectors with internal heat pipes was investigated for the production of hot service-water for …
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Public participation in technological innovation: The case of the Tshulu stove development programme
AbstractThe design of products for developing communities often excludes the end-users in the decision making process. The study aims to …
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The impact of petrol price movements on South African inflation
This paper analyses the impact of petrol price movements on inflation outcomes in South Africa since the mid-1970s. The results …
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Learning from the literature on community development for the implementation of community renewables in South Africa
Implementation of large-scale wind, solar and hydro projects in South African communities is intended to contribute to local economic development. …
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The Role of Energy in Development
AbstractUsing World Bank Development Indicators, it is shown that the use of energy is strongly related to almost every conceivable …
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Driving forces for fuelwood use in households in the Thulamela municipality, South Africa
AbstractEnergy is a fundamental requirement to sustain human life, but most people in rural areas do not have enough access …