This fact sheet provides interesting snippets of information related to electricity and energy in a short “did-you-know” format; covering country context, electricity industry structure, consumption patterns/trends, relevant players and their roles, policy and regulations, among others. (SALGA, 2018)
0.67MbDownloadThis report documents the results of a study to determine how many municipalities have incorporated sustainable energy and climate change elements and themes into their planning (Roberts and Mahlangu, 2018).
8.33mbDownloadProvides an overview to customers of the PV Green Card quality assurance programme, the benefits of engaging in this programme if they are considering installing a PV system, as well as how to go about installation. (South African Photovoltaics Industry Association, 2018)
0.89MbDownloadThis document aims to guide public entities on cost-efficient ways to procure photovoltaic (PV) assets (CSIR, 2018)
2.1MbDownloadThis document, aimed at architects, designers, planners and developers, provides practical guidance on designing energy efficient buildings. (City of Joburg, Gauge, CSIR, 2008)
3.84MbDownloadThis note identifies the legal issues related to the promotion of SSEG, explores the legal uncertainties that need to be clarified in this work and suggests a set of way forward and actions necessary to achieve the legal certainty needed to roll out SSEG at scale in South African municipalities (Pegasys, 2018).
0.72MbDownloadTshwane 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)
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