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A Historical Institutionalist Analysis of the Evolution of South Africa's Municipal Electricity Sector within the Broader Electricity Supply Industry

Author: Covary, Theodore Date: 2020 This study has been partly inspired by the fact that historical narratives on the evolution of the South African Electricity Supply Industry (ESI), have for the most part focused on the national vertically integrated utility, Eskom; with far ... Read more
An economic and social review of the preferred bidders under the small projects IPP procurement programme: a cross-case synthesis

Author: Mew, Timothy Date: 2019 The literature on the economic and social impacts of infrastructure projects, such as renewable energy projects, largely point towards these projects having positive direct and indirect benefits for the local economy, especially if the ... Read more
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
Analysis of possible quantified emission reduction commitments by individual Annex I Parties

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew ; Letete, Thapelo Date: 2009 This paper draws on research in the public domain, in order to provide an analytical basis for a proposal on possible quantified emission reduction commitments for Annex 1 countries under the Kyoto Protocol. Read more c b
Analysis of the economic implications of a carbon tax

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew Date: 2011 A carbon tax should be considered among the range of instruments available to the South African government, economy and society, as part of a broad portfolio of mitigation actions. A carbon tax was one of the most effective wedges or mitigation ... Read more
Analysis of the economic implications of a carbon tax

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew Date: 2009 The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the implications and impact of a carbon tax in the South African context – it aims to serve as an introduction rather than an exhaustive analysis, and therefore does not draw any comparative ... Read more c b
Assessing the effectiveness of national solar and wind energy policies in South Africa

Author: Edkins, Max ; Marquard, Andrew ; Winkler, Harald Date: 2010 The report assesses the progress made on renewable energy deployment for the solar and wind technologies over the last 12 years in South Africa. First the report assesses the potential contribution solar water heaters (SWHs), concentrating ... Read more c b
Availability and cost of capital for IPP wind energy project financing in South Africa : an investigation study into how financiers and investors in the South African wind power market react to perceived uncertainties in the policy and regulatory ena

Author: White, James Date: 2010 In recent months there has been an increased interest in the potential for a wind power sector in South Africa. This is in response to broader climate change commitments by government and the potential inclusion of independent power producers ... Read more
Carbon footprint of the University of Cape Town

Author: Letete, Thapelo C M ; Mungwe, Nothando Wandile ; Guma, Mondli ; Marquard, Andrew Date: 2011 Since signing the Talloires Declaration in 1990, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has been striving to set an example of environmental responsibility by establishing environmentally sound policies and practices, and by developing curricula ... Read more
Challenges facing the wind energy industry in South Africa : lessons learned from international experience in promoting wind energy

Author: Waller, Mary Kate Date: 2010 Growing concerns regarding climate change, energy security, long-term carbon price exposure, fuel price risk and fossil fuel depletion have continued to drive growth in wind energy globally over the past decade. In spite of South Africa’s ... Read more
Changing development paths: from an energy-intensive to low-carbon economy in South Africa

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew Date: 2009 Climate change mitigation poses significant challenges for South Africa and its energy development, historically highly energy intensive. At the same time, the country faces a host of daunting development challenges, exacerbated by the legacy ... Read more
Climate finance to transform energy infrastructure as part of a just transition in South Africa. Research report for SNAPFI project

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Keen, Samantha ; Marquard, Andrew Date: Aug 2020 Prior to 2020, the South African economy was facing major socio-economic challenges, struggling to eliminate poverty and reduce persistent inequality. The COVID crisis has deepened the financial crisis, with the last major agency putting the ... Read more c b n
A computable general equilibrium analysis of the proposed build plans as presented in the integrated resource plan

Author: Caetano, Tara Helena Date: 2011 Global concerns with regard to electricity supply ranged from growing demand (especially in developing countries), energy security, diversity of supply, safety and the global movement towards low-carbon technologies. The Integrated Resource ... Read more
Costing a 2020 target of 15% renewable electricity for South Africa - Final Draft

Author: Marquard, Andrew ; Merven, Bruno ; Tyler, Emily ; Hagemann, Kilian Date: 2008 This study explores the implications of a renewable energy target, with South Africa setting and achieving 15% of electricity generated from renewables by 2020 We report the effects of 15% renewable electricity on the total cost of electricity ... Read more c b
Economics of climate change: context and concepts related to mitigation

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew ; Tyler, Emily ; Visser, Martine ; Brick, Kerri Date: 2009 Climate change is increasingly seen as not only an environmental issue, but a deeply economic one. ‘Climate change presents a unique challenge for economics: it is the greatest and widest ranging market failure ever seen’ (Stern Review 2006). ... Read more c b
Energy Development and Climate Change: Decarbonising Growth in South Africa

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew Date: 2007 This paper presents a case study of human development and climate change in South Africa. It starts by outlining the key development challenges that the country faces and the history of recent responses in development policy. Section 2 hones ... Read more
Energy emissions: a modelling input into the Long Term Mitigation Scenarios process

Author: Hughes, Alison ; Haw, Mary ; Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew ; Merven, Bruno Date: 2007 Emissions from energy supply and use constitute by far the largest part of South Africa’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Hence energy modeling is a key analytical basis for the information provided to the long-term mitigation scenarios ... Read more
Energy Modeling: A modelling input into the Long Term Mitigation Scenarios process

Author: Hughes, Alison ; Haw, Mary ; Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew ; Merven, Bruno Date: 2007 Emissions from energy supply and use constitute by far the largest part of South Africa’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Hence energy modeling is a key analytical basis for the information provided to the long-term mitigation scenarios ... Read more
External cost of electricity generation: contribution to the Integrated Resource Plan 2 for Electricity

Author: Edkins, Max ; Winkler, Harald ; Marquard, Andrew ; Spalding-Fecher, Randall Date: 2010 The international studies on energy externalities and the local studies in South Africa suggest that the high impact areas for power generation are impacts of climate change and health impacts of outdoor air pollution. Climate change impacts ... Read more c b
Informing international UNFCCC technology mechanisms from the ground up: Using biogas technology in South Africa as a case study to evaluate the usefulness of potential elements of an international technology agreement in the UNFCCC negotiations process

Author: Boyd, Anya Date: 2010 Transfer of low carbon technologies to developing countries is one approach for tackling rising global emissions. An international technology transfer mechanism has been proposed under the UNFCCC; however, it remains unclear how this international ... Read more

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