The guide gives an overview of net-zero carbon buildings in South Africa and shows those shaping the built environment is possible. (ASHRAE, 2020)
2.97MbDownloadIs a third party trader of power purely a middleman, or could they be seen as aggregators that pool small generation capacity, particularly renewable power, into an economically valuable proposition? Local government (and their distribution utilities) increasingly have reason to publish wheeling tariff structures and enter into wheeling agreements with third parties. (SEA, 2020)
0.86MbDownloadAssesses 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)DownloadThis is the third iteration of a practical how-to handbook for local municipalities on the roll-out of sustainable energy measures. The first section focuses on governance and legislation (e.g. mandates, green procurement, institutionalising of sustainable energy concerns, etc.); the second on municipal sustainable energy initiatives (e.g. solar water heating, efficient buildings, sustainable transport, etc.); and the third on macro developments (e.g. smart grids, concentrated solar, ocean energy, etc.). Interactive icons assist in skipping between chapters. (SEA, 2017)
19,95mbDownloadThis report presents an update on the current state of energy poverty in South African cities and a follow-up to the report ‘Tackling Urban Energy Poverty in South Africa’ published in 2014. It aims to develop suitable gender-sensitive energy solutions for urban municipalities. Part A addresses factors influencing energy poverty and Part B reviews the impact of pro-poor energy policies. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2017)
2.24MbDownload“Your Piece of the Sun”, a captivating film (25 minutes long) produced by
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