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An analysis of institutional structures, organisational culture and decision-making processes that affect the sustainability of buildings at the University of Cape Town

Author: Mandalia, Jigisha Date: 2018 Universities globally are realising the potential they have in shaping the future workforce to deal with a variety of environmental issues, such as efficient resource use and sustainable development. The University of Cape Town (UCT) has ... Read more
Assessing the potential for urban wind energy in Cape Town

Author: Gough, Matthew Brian Date: 2018 As the demand for alternative and renewable sources of energy grows worldwide, it has been argued that small-scale Urban Wind Energy (UWE) could have the potential to provide a significant portion of the electricity demand for urban areas. ... Read more
An assessment of the impact of land acquisitions for biofuels on local livelihoods' in Zambia.

Author: Petrik, Dania Date: 2014 Biofuels are considered a mitigation tool, as an energy alternative to the global conventional oil reliance. Moreover, biofuels are seen as aiding rural development priorities for developing countries by increasing agricultural investment ... Read more
Assessment of the potential contribution of biogas to mitigation of climate change in south africa

Author: Vanyaza, Sidwell Luvo Date: 2014 South Africa has its fair share in the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with recorded 2010 emissions per capita of 10tons/year. This is caused by the energy supply of the country which relies heavily on fossil fuels to drive its energy ... Read more
Draft policy framework for efficient water use in energy production.

Author: Madhlopa, Amos ; Keen, Samantha ; Sparks, Debbie ; Moorlach, Mascha Date: 2014 South Africa faces imperatives to secure a supply of clean water and to protect water resources, as well as to provide a secure supply of energy. Over and above the mandates of ensuring clean water provision and of improving the coverage and ... Read more c b
Exploring the potential of nanofluids to enhance the productivity of solar stills

Author: Charitar, Deepti Date: 2019 Desalination technologies are being used to augment access to safe drinking water around the world. Nonetheless, most of these technologies are energy-intensive and driven by fossil fuels which emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, thereby ... Read more
Investigating household energy poverty in South Africa by using unidimensional and multidimensional measures

Author: Mbewe, Samson Date: 2018 The ability to access affordable, reliable and modern energy services presents a pathway to social and economic development. Yet, the lack of access to modern energy services is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and developing Asia. Following ... Read more
Investigating Pre-Financial Close Risks Associated with Communal Land Ownership Rights in Onshore Wind Energy Development in South Africa

Author: Mokone, Bothokgami Date: 2020 There are challenges to be addressed if South Africa is to reach its full potential in exploiting wind energy resources. One of such challenges is communal land ownership, which is used for the development of wind energy in rural areas. Often, ... Read more
Numerical study of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal desalination system

Author: Noble, Cole Douglas Date: 2016 The world as we know it depends highly on fossil fuels. However, these resources are finite, and evidence suggests that their combustion contributes to climate change. In addition, fresh water supplies are becoming scarcer amidst instabilities ... Read more
Numerical study of the thermal performance of solar chimneys for ventilation in buildings

Author: Charitar, Deepti Date: 2015 Building ventilation is crucial for improving the indoor air quality and thermal comfort. Nowadays, mechanical ventilation systems such as air conditioning and fans are most commonly used in buildings. However, these devices consume a lot of ... Read more
Political risk analysis of the Renewable Energy Sector in South Africa and the effect on Foreign Direct Investment

Author: Mokhele, Khothatso Date: 2019 Over the past decade, a strong business case has been established for the exploitation ofrenewable energy sources (hereinafter referred to as RES) due to ongoing falling costs and the recognition by many countries that renewable energy presents ... Read more
Renewable energy choices and water requirements in South Africa

Author: Madhlopa, Amos ; Keen, Samantha ; Sparks, Debbie ; Moorlach, Mascha ; Dane, Anthony Date: 2013 South Africa (SA) is an arid country, where water supply is often obtained from distant sources. There is also increasing pressure on the limited water resources due to economic and population growth, with a concomitant increase in the energy ... Read more
Thermodynamic evaluation of the gasification of municipal solid waste

Author: Sebothoma, Dimakatso Date: 2021 The dependency on energy use is unavoidable in modern civilization. The burning of fossil fuels for energy use is regarded as one of the human activities that has a harmful environmental impact. Waste to energy is slowly becoming an evident ... Read more
Water considerations in selecting energy technologies

Author: Madhlopa, Amos ; Keen, Samantha ; Sparks, Debbie ; Moorlach, Mascha Date: 2014 Water plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of any nation. It is exploited in different economic sectors, including the energy sector. Water and energy are inextricably related, and this relationship is usually referred to as ... Read more c b