Considerations for Blade Patterning as a Mitigation Measure to Reduce Avifaunal Collisions with Wind Turbines in South Africa
Published 03 October 2023
Wind generated power has many positive benefits for the economy and the environment compared to fossil-fuel power generation methods. However, it also presents some environmental challenges. One of which includes the collision of avifauna with wind turbine blades.
CSIR Report: Statistics of utility scale power generation in South Africa in 2020
Published 26 March 2021
Global Wind Report
Published 25 March 2021
COP27 may have concluded with the target of 1.5C in critical condition, but the global commitment to renewable energy is stronger than ever. Meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement calls for us to halve global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Powering the Future: Global Offshore Wind Workforce Outlook
Published 16 April 2020
There is no question that offshore wind will be a key driver of the global energy transition over the next three decades. With mature markets established in Europe and a developed supply chain, this burgeoning industry is now entering new markets across the globe and is set to become a $1 trillion industry by 2030, according to the IEA.
Wind Energy: A Gender Perspective
Published 22 January 2020
The expansion of renewable energy promises a broad array of benefits. That renewables are good for energy security, air quality and health, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is well known. What many do not realise, however, is that the renewable energy transition can boost economic development and create jobs.
Increasing Wind Turbine Tower Heights: Oppertunities & Challenges
Published 20 November 2019
As wind technology grows in scale and productivity, researchers continue to look for ways to boost the energy captured while driving down costs.
Renewable Energy Investment Trends Reports
Published 11 March 2019
Energy Outlook 2023 is focused on three main scenarios: Accelerated, Net Zero and New Momentum. These scenarios are not predictions of what is likely to happen or what BP would like to happen. Rather they explore the possible implications of different judgements and assumptions concerning the nature of the energy transition and the uncertainties around those judgements.
REN 21 – Renewables 2023 Global Status Report
Published 07 March 2019
The past two decades have seen renewables shift from an emerging trend to a legitimate alternative to fossil fuels. Driven by the ongoing energy crisis and by deteriorating climate conditions, the need to ensure a clean, stable and affordable energy supply has reshuffled the deck to one that now favours renewables.
IRENA – Global Landscape Re Finance 2023
Published 07 March 2019
Global investment in technologies related to the energy transition, including for energy efficiency, reached USD 1.3 trillion in 2022 - a new record-high. Nonetheless, annual investments need to at least quadruple to remain on track to achieve the 1.5°C Scenario laid out in IRENA’s World energy transitions outlook 2022.
IRENA Coalition for action towards 100% Renewable energy Status, Trends and Lessons Learned
Published 07 March 2019
The transformation to a renewables-based energy system is already under way. The last decade has seen the cost of renewable energy decline continuously, making it cost-competitive compared to conventional energy in many parts of the world.
IEA- World Energy Investment 2023. Executive Summary
Published 07 March 2019
This year’s edition of the World Energy Investment provides a full update on the investment picture in 2022 and an initial reading of the emerging picture for 2023.
BW1 Performance Research White Paper, November 2018
Published 12 November 2018
Great progress has been made under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and South Africa is now home to over 25 wind farms with more due to begin generating electricity in the coming months and years.
Employment Study
Published 18 July 2018
The employment implications of the South African power sector transition are highly complex, dynamic and politicised. Whilst there are numerous studies and reports which investigate these, a common understanding remains elusive and misunderstandings abound.
True Facts and Common Misconceptions About Wind Power
Published 06 February 2018
Wind energy leases are a great way for landowners to generate additional income from their property. As green energy becomes increasingly incentivized, energy developers are willing to invest more in renewable interests.
Job Creation Potential
Published 10 April 2014
This article utilises a GVC analytic framework to analyse the wind energy value chain in South Africa and its impact on localisation of goods and services. Its theoretical contribution highlights governance as dependent on system integration dynamics, with lead firms operating as system integrators.
Wind Energy and Climate Protection
Published 10 April 2014
Climate change is one of the great challenges of the 21st century. Its most severe impacts may still be avoided if efforts are made to transform current energy systems. Renewable energy sources have a large potential to displace emissions of greenhouse gases from the combustion of fossil fuels and thereby to mitigate climate change.
