ENERGY ACCESS
Since 1994 South Africa has introduced many laudable and strong pro-poor policies, notably an impressive electrification and housing programme. We are now 87% electrified compared to 36% in 1996. Despite this, we have not reached the goal of universal access. If the country is to achieve a reduction in energy poverty and reach its goal of 100% electrification, policy and regulatory frameworks, and resources to support energy service delivery and implementation, need to be reviewed.
Energy Access
Since 1994 South Africa has introduced many laudable and strong pro-poor policies, notably an impressive electrification and housing programme. We are now 87% electrified compared to 36% in 1996. Despite this, we have not reached the goal of universal access. If the country is to achieve a reduction in energy poverty and reach its goal of 100% electrification, policy and regulatory frameworks, and resources to support energy service delivery and implementation, need to be reviewed.
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George RE Policy Framework
Presentation done by George Local Municipality on their Renewable Energy Policy Framework.
695KBDownloadEkurhuleni IPP Power Procurement Programme
Presentation done by the City of Ekurhuleni on their IPP Power Procurement Programme, and the lessons that they have learnt along the way.
852KBDownloadCity of Cape Town Communication Campaigns
A presentation done by the City of Cape Town on their Climate Change and SSEG Registration Communication Campaigns.
4MBDownload#Tshwane Ya Tima Presentation
The presentation done by the City of Tshwane on their #Tshwane Ya Tima Campaign which focused on improving electricity revenue collection.
544KBDownloadTomorrow Cities
This thought-provoking video describes the state of South Africa’s cities including energy, transport and housing, and the impacts of climate change (SEA and SEED 2010).
42mbDownloadThe review of the public-private partnership (PPP) uptake by South African municipalities
This report reviews municipal PPPs and identifies challenges inhibiting its uptake in South Africa.
2 MBDownloadState of Energy in South African Cities 2020
This 4th edition of the Report features 20 of South Africa’s most energy intensive cities and towns and tracks energy use in cities since 2007, presenting emerging trends in energy efficiency and renewable energy uptake, and examines the governance of transition. (SEA, 2020).
20.42mbDownloadExploring the challenges and niche innovations of energy service delivery in urban South Africa: An overview of seven cities
This 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).
6.43MbDownloadPolicy Brief: Interim Off-Grid Solar Electricity for Un-electrified Informal Settlements
This 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)
0.4MbDownloadLow and Mid-Income Grid-Connected Solar PV Approaches: Discussion Paper
Assesses 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).
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