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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Energy Access in South Africa a toolkit for developing successful green mini-grids
This mini-guide serves to provide a snapshot of some of the themes explored in the toolkit (Carbon Trust, 2017).
0.27MbDownloadSustainable Energy Solutions for South African Local Government: A Practical Guide
This 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)
19,95mbDownloadEnergy Poverty and Gender in Urban South Africa
This 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)
2.24MbDownloadExploring alternative energy solutions for low income households: Ga Dikgale, Polokwane (Polokwane)
This is a case study about the Polokwane project looking at exploring alternative energy solutions for low income households in peri-urban areas of Ga-Dikgale (SEA, 2017).
1.26MbDownloadIntegrating Off-Grid Solutions into South Africa’s Electrification Programme
This toolkit’s principal aim is to be a key reference document for the development of sustainable business models and operational off-grid projects in South Africa. (Carbon Trust & CSIR, 2017)
1.83MbDownloadDocumentary: Your Piece of the Sun Energy, Gender and Energy Poverty in South Africa
“Your Piece of the Sun”, a captivating film (25 minutes long) produced by Lloyd Ross and Joelle Chesselet for Sustainable Energy Africa, explores the challenges of energy, gender and poverty
N/ADownloadAlternative Household Energy Technologies: An Overview
This booklet briefly examines alternative energy technologies and associated energy sources available in the market that are cleaner, appropriate, applicable and sustainable relative to those that are currently available and used by informal households for their domestic energy requirements. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2016)
0.68MbDownloadDikgale Households Energy Survey Posters (Polokwane)
These posters provide an overview of the results of a household energy-use survey that took place in Dikgale, Polokwane. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2016)
1.18MbDownloadHousehold Energy Use and Supply Survey of Dikgale Subdistrict of Polokwane, Limpopo (Polokwane)
This survey looked at household energy requirements for cooking, lighting, heating and cooling. The purpose of the survey was to gain an understanding of current energy use demands and needs, as well as household perceptions on energy use and awareness in Ga-Dikgale, Polokwane. (Sustainable Energy Africa and University of Limpopo, 2016)
2.59MbDownloadFeasibility Study and Implementation Plan of Alternative Energy Technology Options for Unelectrified Informal Settlements in Gauteng Province
This report assesses the suitability and appropriateness of alternative clean energy technologies to meet the primary household energy requirements of cooking, lighting, water heating and space heating in densely-populated unelectrified informal communities in Gauteng. (Produced by SEA, SED & UCT for Gauteng Province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2015)
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