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Publications

Potential for Solar PV Value Chain Manufacturing in the South African Market

The report provides an updated analysis of the South African solar PV component manufacturing, assembly, installation, maintenance, and end of life services in South Africa and for export.

Technical Application Guidelines for Regulations for Mandatory Display and Submission of EPCs for buildings

This guideline aims to support the implementation of the EPC process by delineating the principles for monitoring and verifying EPC regulations.

South African-German Energy Partnership Brochure

An overview of the activities of the Secretariat for the South African-German Energy Partnership

South African Energy market factsheet

Key statistics, where available with important developments in the energy market for 2022.

Study on Gender Diversity in the Wind and Solar Energy Industries in South Africa

A gender diversity study of the utility-scale solar and wind energy sectors in South Africa

State of Digital Transformation with specific focus on the energy efficiency potential on energy demand in the Buildings Sector

A review on the state of digitalisation in  commercial and office (public and private) buildings.

Overview of Research on Energy Efficient Lighting in South Africa

Overview of energy-efficient lighting research being carried out at South African universities and universities of technology, Eskom, public and private research institutions to determine common themes and identify gaps.

Factsheet for Research on Energy Efficient Lighting in South Africa

Summary of the report on the energy-efficient lighting research being carried out at South African universities and universities of technology, Eskom, public and private research institutions.

Discussion Paper: Policy Hurdles Impeding Battery Energy Storage Deployment in the South African Market

Review of South African policy landscape to identify areas of short to medium term interventions to improve the regulatory environment and unlock further investments in battery storage.

Carbon Pricing Mechanisms in South Africa and the European Union and their effects on businesses

An assessment of key carbon market related developments affecting the trade relationship between South Africa and the EU.

Analysis and Documentation of Experiments on Cool Roofs and Walls in KwaZulu-Natal

An analysis of the experiments on Cool Roofs and Walls in KwaZulu-Natal for project development and roll-out of cool roof/cool surface technology in South Africa.

New Roles for South African Municipalities in Renewable Energy- A Review of Business Models

This report reviews possible business models for South African municipalities to seize arising opportunities and minimise potential risks associated with the introduction of renewable energy technologies in the domestic electricity system

Hydrogen Research Activities in South Africa

The information generated was used to discuss increased co-operation between South African and German research institutions focused on hydrogen R&D.