• 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 ...
• A review of the effect of AC/DC interference on corrosion and cathodic protection potentials of pipelines 

  Adedeji, KB; Ponnle, AA; Abe, BT; Jimoh, AA; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI; Hamam, Y (Praise Worthy Prize, 2018-12)

  Pipelines installed in the energy utility corridor with alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) sources have attendant problem of induced corrosion. In the past years, AC or DC induced corrosion of metallic pipelines ...
• A review of planning methodologies used for determination of optimal generation capacity mix: the cases of high shares of PV and wind 

  Senatla, Mamahloko J; Bansal, RC (The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2018-08)

  It is undeniable fact that energy systems all over the world are at the point of paradigm shift as a need for decarbonisation is eminent and unavoidable. The pressure to decarbonise mounts year after year. Since two thirds ...
• Effects of grass and concrete reflective surface on the performance of dual axis bifacial solar PV systems 

  Bembe, MT; Chowdhury, Daniel SP; Meeding, Nicoleen; Lekhuleni, EG; Basappa Ayanna, Manjunath; Simelane, Sengiphile N (IEEE, 2018-06)

  Consumers are shifting towards renewable energy, particuBember, M.T., Bemblarly solar energy, due to the high cost and demand of conventional electricity. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Energy ...
• Maximization of quadruple phase boundary for alkaline membrane fuel cell using nonstoichiometric a-MnO2 as cathode catalyst 

  Shi, X; Ahmad, S; Perez-Salcedo, K; Escobar, B; Zheng, Haitao; Kannan, AM (Elsevier, 2019-01)

  Oxygen can only be reduced at the quadruple phase boundary (catalyst, carbon support, ionomer and oxygen) of the cathode catalyst layer with non-conducting electrocatalyst. To maximize the quadruple phase boundary sites ...
• Bayesian structural time-series approach to a long-term electricity demand forecasting 

  Unknown author (Natural Sciences Publishing, 2019-03)

  The paper presents an application of Bayesian structural time-series model to forecast long-term electricity demand. Accurate trend specification in long-term forecasting is important; otherwise erroneous forecasts could ...
• The importance of PV module reliability research in South Africa 

  Pratt, Lawrence E; Roro, Kittessa T; Basappa Ayanna, Manjunath (SASEC 2018, 2018-06)

  This paper will introduce the new C450 international standard for PV module quality assurance programs. Quality assurance testing has been on the rise in the PV industry following the rise in development of large scale PV ...
• Brief analysis of variable renewable energy contribution during loadshedding (Q1-2019) 

  Wright, Jarrad G; Calitz, Joanne R (CSIR, 2019-04)

  The RSA power system again became constrained in Q1-2019 with Eskom needing to loadshed (to Stage 4 at times). Causes of leadshedding have been cited as high unplanned plant failures on the thermal coal fleet, depleted ...
• Conversion of electrolytic MnO2 to Mn3O4 nanowires for high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries 

  Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Nkosi, FP; Raju, Kumar; Ozoemena, KI (Elsevier, 2019-01)

  A simple and versatile approach has been implemented for the preparation of some manganese oxide (MnxOy)-based lithium-ion battery anode materials from low-cost electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD). Depending on the additive, ...

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