Tshwane Climate Response Strategy 2017 This strategy was drafted preceding the selection of Tshwane as part of the C40 Climate Action Planning programme; hence it was published in recognition of stakeholder consultation to date, but will be reviewed in order to align with the C40 Climate Action Planning Framework. (Tshwane, 2018)
1.32mbDownloadProvides an overview to installers of the PV Green Card quality assurance programme, the benefits of engaging in this programme, as well as how to apply for such Green Card accreditation. (South African Photovoltaics Industry Association, 2018)
0.93MbDownloadThis paper provides an overarching overview and analysis of the innovations within energy service delivery in 7 of South Africa’s key urban centres, notably its metros and secondary cities, where majority of South Africa’s population reside. The paper broadly assesses the extent of change underway that may have contributed to innovation in the urban energy systems taking place, the challenges affecting implementation that need to be addressed going forward and the possible contributions of the innovations to greening the South African economy (Reddy and Wolpe, 2018).
6.43MbDownloadThis Policy brief makes the case for policy opportunities in using off-grid solar electricity technology – specifically Solar Home Systems – as part of an impactful, cost-effective, non-wasteful, but temporary investment in free basic energy delivery to eligible indigent residents of urban informal settlements. (SEA, 2018)
0.4MbDownloadAssesses the potential for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) rollout in the mid- and low-income household sector in South Africa, and provides recommendations on feasible approaches in this regard considering household financial feasibility, municipal revenue impact, as well as impact on social goals. Note: more detailed slides and a spreadsheet model used to perform the financial feasibility analyses are available on request. (Funded by GIZ, undertaken by Urban Econ, Sustainable Energy Africa, and Sustainability Institute Innovation Lab, 2018).
0.41Mb)Downloadhis guide aims to assist developing cities that are still building their capacity to collect data for climate change action planning by focusing on the most important data sources and providing guidance on where and how to get this data (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2018)
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