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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
energy
Hydrokinetic power generation for rural electricity supply: Case of South Africa
Renewable Energy, Volume 55, Year 2013
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Description
This study investigates the possibility of using and developing hydrokinetic power to supply reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to rural, remote and isolated loads in rural South Africa where reasonable water resource is available. Simulations are performed using the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable (HOMER) and the results are compared to those from other supply options such as standalone Photovoltaic system (PV), wind, diesel generator (DG) and grid extension. Finally the paper points out some major challenges that are facing the development of this technology in South Africa. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kusakana, Kanzumba
South Africa, Bloemfontein
Central University of Technology, Free State
Vermaak, Herman Jacobus
South Africa, Bloemfontein
Central University of Technology, Free State
Statistics
Citations: 97
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.renene.2012.12.051
ISSN:
09601481
Research Areas
Environmental
Study Locations
South Africa