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Analysis of the quantity and cost of modelled nitrate deposition to the Vaal River from power station emissions with insights for cost-benefit analysis and policy recommendations

Author: Ras, Anna Date: 2019 Anthropogenic processes have led to high levels of reactive nitrogen entering freshwater ecosystems. This increase in reactive nitrogen levels has caused several adverse environmental and health effects and has resulted in higher deposition ... Read more
Assessing the energy implications of exploiting stormwater, through artificial aquifer recharge, as an alternative water source in the Cape Flats, South Africa

Author: Gobin, Aumashvini Date: 2018 South Africa has been facing challenges in both its energy and water sectors over the past few years. They are heavily dependent on each other and a better understanding of the linkages between the two sectors is crucial for sustainable ... Read more
Capacity building in analytical tools for estimating and comparing costs and benefits of adaptation projects

Author: Nkomo, Jabavu C ; Sparks, Debbie ; Callaway, John M ; Hellmuth, Molly ; Louw, Daniel ; Gomez, Bernard E ; Jallow, Bubu P ; Njie, Momodou ; Droogers, Peter Date: 2005 The broad objective of AIACC project 47 was to develop the capacity to estimate and compare the benefits and costs of projects in natural resource sectors that reduce the expected damages from climate change in Southern and West Africa. There ... 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
Energy policies for sustainable development in South Africa: options for the future

Author: Davidson, Ogunlade ; Kenny, Andrew ; Prasad, Gisela ; Nkomo, Jabavu ; Sparks, Debbie ; Howells, Mark ; Alfstad, Thomas ; Winkler, Harald Date: 2006 The purpose of this publication is to present a profile of energy in South Africa, assess trends and analyse some options for the future. It is divided into two parts – Part I presents a profile of energy and sustainable development in South ... 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
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