• Integrated Resource Plan 2019: Initial CSIR insights and risks/opportunities for South Africa 

  Wright, Jarrad G; Calitz, Joanne R; Fourie, Ruan; Chiloane, Lehlogonolo D (CSIR, 2019-10)

  The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is the process to establish the need for power generation capacity expansion in South Africa. IRP 2019 highlights clear medium term policy positions (to 2030) whilst long term trends (to ...
• Growth of MnO2 nanoflakes on TiO2 nanorods for pseudocapacitor 

  Mo, L; Zheng, Haitao (Elsevier, 2019-06)

  In this work, we report the synthesis of TiO2 (core)/MnO2(shell) nanorods by a redox reaction and TiO2 nanorods generated in-site from H-titanate nanorods during hydrothermal process. The MnO2 nanoflakes were grown densely ...
• Ultrasonic exfoliation of NiFe LDH/CB nanosheets for enhanced oxygen evolution catalysis 

  Munonde, Tshimangadzo S; Zheng, Haitao; Nomngongo, PN (Elsevier, 2019-12)

  The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is an important reaction in water splitting. Nickel-iron layered double hydroxide (NiFe LDH) has been considered a potential catalyst for OER. Herein, we report a simple/green approach ...
• Underpotential deposition of SnBi thin films for sodium ion batteries: The effect of deposition potential and Sn concentration 

  Xaba, Nqobile; Modibedi, Remegia M; Khotseng, LE; Mathe, Mkhulu K; Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni (Elsevier, 2019-11)

  Bimetallic SnBi film was deposited on a Cu foil substrate via the electrochemical atomic layer deposition (E-ALD) technique. The deposition attainment of Sn and Bi were investigated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear ...
• A review on ZnO nanostructured materials: Energy, environmental and biological applications 

  Theerthagiri, J; Salla, S; Senthil, RA; Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Madankumar, A; Arunachalam, P; Maiyalagan, T; Kim, H (IOP Publishing Ltd, 2019-07)

  Zinc oxide (ZnO) is an adaptable material that has distinctive properties, such as high-sensitivity, large specific area, non-toxicity, good compatibility and a high isoelectric point, which favours it to be considered ...
• a-MnO2 nanorod/onion-like carbon composite cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion battery 

  Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Kebede, Mesfin A; Raju, Kumar; Ozoemena, KI; Le Roux, Lukas; Mathe, Mahlanyane K; Jayaprakasam, R (Elsevier, 2019-05)

  Onion-like carbon (OLC) integrated a-MnO2 nanorods (a-MnO2/OLC) composite has been studied as a viable cathode material for potential development of high-performance zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). XRD results revealed the ...
• Power system inertia in an inverter-dominated network 

  Rampokanyo, Mpeli J; Ijumba-Kamera, Ketrine P (SciELO SA, 2019-06)

  Erosion of power system inertial energy due to high penetration levels of renewable energy (RE) sources in a power system is a current teething issue with most system operators across the globe. The main issue being ...
• A framework for sustainable utility scale renewable energy selection in South Africa 

  Naicker, Prisha; Thopil, GA (Elsevier, 2019-07)

  A range of varying criteria with trade-offs need consideration when selecting a suitable renewable energy technology (RET) for a specific area or location. In this study RETs in South Africa, in accordance with the national ...
• The effect of nickel precursors on the electrochemical properties of spinel LiMn2-xNixO4 cathode: a comparative study ofNi(NO3)2·6H2O and NiSO4·6H2O as nickel sources 

  Kunjuzwa, Niki; Kebede, Mesfin A; Mathe, Mkhulu K; Modibedi, Remegia M (IOP Publishing, 2019-05)

  A comparative study was carried out with the effect of nickel precursors on the electrochemical performance of spinel LiMn2−x Ni x O4 (x = 0, 0.1 and 0.2) cathode materials. The spinel materials were prepared by employing ...
• Connectivity amongst marine, estuarine and freshwater systems and its implications for estuarine fish communities 

  Weerts, Steven P (2019-10)

  This presentation is about the connectivity amongst marine, estuarine and freshwater systems and its implications for estuarine fish communities.
• Electrochemical performance of two-dimensional Ti3C2-Mn3O4 nanocomposites and carbonized iron cations for hybrid supercapacitor electrodes 

  Oyedotun, KO; Momodu, DY; Naguib, M; Mirghni, AA; Khaleed, AA; Kebede, AA; Manyala, Ncholu (Elsevier, 2019-04)

  In this work, we present a simple two-step synthesis route to develop a cost effective high performance Ti(sub3)C(sub2)eMn(sub3)O(sub4) nanocomposite via a solvothermal process at 150 degrees celsius. The characterization ...
• Alternatives for small, medium and micro scale enterprises participation in the renewable energy industry – small scale embedded generation review 

  Mkhwebane, Sesie E; Ntuli, Princess N (Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town, 2019-05)

  Over the past decade South Africa has seen an increase in the uptake of solar energy as a result of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme, which led to a sharp increase in procurement of utility-scale ...
• A system dynamics approach to understanding the biofuels socio-technical transition 

  Stafford, William HL; Simelane, T; Kwagga, M; Mutanga, S (Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council, also the Africa Institute of South Africa, 2018)

  Biofuels are renewable energy sources that are alternatives to the current fossil fuels which dominate energy supply systems. Since energy is a domestic necessity and also a factor of production (enabling a variety of ...
• Supply and demand side flexibility options for high renewable energy penetration levels in South Africa 

  Klein, Peter; Carter-Brown, Clinton; Wright, Jarrad G; Calitz, Joanne R (SAIEE, 2019-09)

  This paper presents a study on supply and demand side flexibility resources assessed for two South African power system expansion scenarios with high penetrations of variable renewable energy. The demand response opportunities ...
• Estimating mineral content of indigenous browse species using Laboratory spectroscopy and Sentinel-2 imagery 

  Gama, MJ; Cho, Moses A; Chirwa, P; Masemola, Cecilia (Elsevier, 2019-03)

  Trees provide low-cost organic inputs, with the potential to improve livelihoods for rural communities. Understanding foliar nutrients of tree species is crucial for integration of trees into agroecosystems. The study ...
• Power quality analysis of a grid tied 3.3 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic system with battery storage 

  May, Siyasanga I; Basappa Ayanna, Manjunath; Pratt, Lawrence E; Mienie, S; Roro, Kitessa T (2019-06)

  This paper outlines the initial results for power quality analysis (PQA) of a single phase 3.3kWp photovoltaic (PV) system with battery storage connected to a low-voltage system at the Council for Scientific and Industrial ...
• Trends and statistics of Solar PV distributed generation in South Africa 

  Pandarum, A; Lekoloane, Gaoshitwe A; Milazi, Dominic BK (Alive2Green, 2019-01)

  Rising electricity prices, potential for power outages awareness on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and decreasing technology costs have made investment into small scale embedded generation more attractive to ...
• Scoping the assessment of cobenefits of renewable energy in South Africa 

  Ntuli, Princess N; Helgenberger, S; Jacobs, D (http://windac-africa.com, 2017-11)

  The purpose of the study is to analyse social and economic development impacts of renewable energy deployment in South Africa. Renewable energy technology is new in South Africa and presents opportunities for the country ...
• Wind capacity factor calculator 

  Kekana, H; Landwehr, Gregory B (UCT’s Energy Research Centre, 2019-06)

  The wind capacity factor calculator is developed to perform two main tasks: to estimate the annual energy production from the wind resource at any location in South Africa, and to compare the two datasets used in its ...
• Potential of solar heat for industrial processes: a summary of the key findings from Solar Payback 

  Klein, Peter; Surridge, K; Wolf, M (2018-06)

  Solar thermal technologies present an opportunity to provide clean and renewable thermal energy for process heating when the process temperature is below 400 oC. Project Solar PayBack has been initiated to increase the ...

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