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Research at ERC
Energy efficiency group
Energy,
environment and climate change
group
Energy, poverty and development
group
Energy systems analysis and planning
group
List of
downloadable research papers,
articles, etc
Overview
ERC undertakes
quality research that is relevant to society, the economy and the
environment. ERC research is published internationally, where it is
subject to peer review. Further information on specific research
activities can be found under the entries for the different research
groups (see below).
Clients
Research has been
commissioned by a range of organisations. International clients include
United Nations Institute for Training and
Research, SEI -
Boston, United Nations Environment Programme,
International Energy Agency,
Energy and
Stanford University Program on Sustainable Development, Helio
International, Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development,
World Resources Institute, International Atomic Energy Agency
Local
clients include various government departments
- notably
those of Environment Affairs and Tourism, and Minerals and Energy, as
well as Eskom, the National Electricity Regulator, City of Cape Town,
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research,
South African National Energy Research
Institute.
Research areas
The interdisciplinary
mix of the Centre's staff enables us to provide balanced insight into energy
problems pertinent to Africa. This is reflected in the major research
focus areas, which are outlined below, although many projects do, of
course, overlap the concerns of these research groups.
 Energy,
poverty and development
The
Energy, Poverty and Development group is concerned with energy issues
that affect sustainable development and improved livelihoods for poorer
communities in South Africa and other developing countries.
Click here for further details on the work of this group
Energy
efficiency
The
group deals with energy efficiency at the demand level, looking at the effects on single businesses and the national
picture.
Click here for further details on the work of this group
Energy
systems analysis and planning
This
team is dedicated to energy modelling with the aim of
assisting local industry and government identify and assess technology
and policy options. The focus is on modelling aspects unique to
developing nations, where little expertise exists elsewhere.
Click here for further details on the work of this group
Energy,
environment and climate change
This
group researches the intersection between energy, local environment and
global climate change. It aims to contribute to minimising impacts of
energy use and production, from social, economic and environmental
perspectives.
Click here for further details on the work of this group
Presentations from the conference
Putting a
price on carbon are
available
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