The Energy Landscape in the Republic of South Africa

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-319-25508-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 54 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1241 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Energy

A timely overview of the energy landscape in South Africa (RSA) is presented in this Springerbrief. The background and context to the current situation, and analysis of the policies being put forward by the government for the near future are described. Four broad areas are covered: reserves and production of fossil fuels, the electricity sector, the rapidly growing exploitation of renewable energy, and the recent push towards developing an industry around hydrogen and fuel cells. This Springerbrief presents a methodical review of the energy landscape in RSA, covering the general situation, the supply and demand for energy, and the structure of the energy sector (Chapters 1&2). Chapter 3 presents data and analysis of the country’s fossil fuels, electricity generation, and the chemistry of green, future sources of energy, production and the role of industry. Chapter 4 discusses recent developments, including the impact on green jobs and green funds, and Chapter 5 reflects on the policies that have been proposed and their potential implications.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pollet, Bruno G.

Adamson, Kerry-Ann

Staffell, Ian

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energietechnik & Elektrotechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- The Current Energy Situation in the Republic of South Africa.- Energy Generation and Usage in South Africa.- Structure of the Energy Sector in South Africa.- Past, Current and Future Energy Generation.- Conclusions and Recommendations.

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Pollet has recently
joined industry to head up an R&D Centre in a young, dynamic and
forward-thinking High Tech company in the United Kingdom. He is also a
Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster (UK) and the University of Yamanashi
(Japan). Professor Pollet was a (full) Professor of Energy Materials and
Systems at the University of the Western Cape (RSA), R&D Director of the
National DST Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Systems Competence Centre (an
industry oriented and led RD&D Centre with a strong emphasis on
demonstrator/prototype development and Energy Materials manufacturing), SAIAMC
Programme Director and Member of the RSA Department of Trade & Industry
Electric Vehicle Industry Steering Committee. Professor Pollet is known
both in academia and industry to be a dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic,
positive and visionary individual with expertise and experience in the research
fields of Hydrogen Energy, PEMFC, Fuel Cell Electrocatalysis, Electrochemical
Engineering and Power Ultrasound/Sonochemistry. He has excellent business
development, networking, leadership and communication skills. Professor
Pollet has published many scientific publications, articles and book chapters
(inc. two books) in the field of Fuel Cells, Electrocatalysis, Electrochemical
Engineering and Sonochemistry (over 180 publications so far).
Professor Pollet is member of SAHA, IAHE, ECS, ISE, RSC, IChemE, SAIChE, SCI
and member of editorial board journals (the International Journal of Hydrogen
Energy/Electrocatalysis/Journal of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells/Journal of Nano
Energy and Power Research/Journal of Technology Innovations in Renewable
Energy/Journal of Fuels). He is also fluent in French and Spanish.