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This is a collection of peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and conference proceedings, and completed contract research projects. Other outputs such as innovations, patents, policy documents, and commentary in the popular media are generated from time to time, and also included here.
A collection of peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals, dating back to 2007.
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MJ Chihota, CT Gaunt and B Bekker, “Evaluation of DG impacts on distribution networks,” in Uncertainties in Modern Power Systems 1st ed. A. Zobaa and S. A. Aleem, Elsevier, 2020. | 2020 |
WJ Farmer, AJ Rix. “Optimising power system frequency stability using virtual inertia from inverter-based renewable energy generation.” IET Renewable Power Generation 2020;14(15):2820-2829. | 2020 |
OI Olumbamiwa, N Gule, MJ Kamper. “Coupled circuit analysis of the brushless doubly fed machine using the winding function theory,” IET Renewable Power Generation 2020;14(9):1558-1569. | 2020 |
PM Tlali, R Wang, S Gerber, CD Botha and MJ Kamper. “Design and Performance Comparison of Vernier and Conventional PM Sychronous Wind Generators,” Transactions on Industry Applications, 2020;56(3):2570-2579. | 2020 |
DF Duvenhage, AC Brent, WHL Stafford and D Van den Heever, “Optimising the Concentrating Solar Power Potential in South Africa through an Improved GIS Analysis,” Energies, 2020: 1-10 | 2020 |
GM Bekker, CJ Meyer and SJ van der Spuy, “Numerical Investigation of Pressur Recovery for an Induced Draught Fan Arrangement,” R & D Journal of the South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering 2020, 36, 19-28 | 2020 |
BJG de la Bat, RT Dobson, TM Harms and AJ Bell, “Simulation, manufacture and experimental validation of a novel single-acting free-piston Stirling engine electric generator,” Applied Energy, 263 Elsevier, 2020. | 2020 |
BJG de la Bat, RT Dobson, TM Harms and AJ Bell, “Derivation and numerical case study of a one-dimensional, compressible-flow model of a novel free-piston Stirling engine,” Energy, 199 Elsevier, 2020. | 2020 |
F Lubbe, TM Harms and J Maritz, “Evaluating the Potential of Gaussian Process Regression for Solar Radiation Forecasting: A Case Study,” Energies, 2020: 13(20):1-18. | 2020 |
M Lubkoll, DJ Erasmus, TM Harms, TW von Backström and DG Kröger, “Peformance characteristics of the Spiky Central Receiver Air Pre-heater (SCRAP),” Solar Energy, 201 Elsevier, 2020. | 2020 |
M Lubkoll, DJ Erasmus and TW von Backström, “Jet impingement heat transfer with a hemisphere,” Heat and Mass Transfer,Springer, 2020. | 2020 |
DF Duvenhage, AC Brent, WHL Staffortd and S Grobbelaar, “Water and CSP – Linking SCP Water Demand Models and National Hydrology Data to Sustainably Manage CSP Development and Water Resources in Arid Regions,” Sustainability, 2020; 12(8):1-32. | 2020 |
WJ Smit, “Improvement of heliostat pointing accuracy by calibration at optimized dissimilar source vectors,” Solar Energy, 204 Elsevier, 2020. | 2020 |
C Dunderdale, W Brettenny, C Clohessy and EE van Dyk, “Photovoltaic defect classification through thermal infrared imaging using a machine learning approach,” Prog Photovolt Res App, 2020:177-188 Wiley, 2020. | 2020 |
RM Dix-Peek, FJ Vorster and EE van Dyk, “Maximum power estimation through injection dependent electroluminescence imaging,” Energy Sci Eng, 2020:1-11. | 2020 |
M Vumbugwa, JL Crozier McCleland, TJ Seragmeng, FJ Vorster and EE van Dyk, “Effects of current mismatch due to uneven soiling on the performance of multi-crystalline silicon module strings,” Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 2020;31(1):1-11. | 2020 |
IM Kwebur, JL Crozier McCleland, EE van Dyk and FJ Voster, “Detection of Potential Induced Degradation in mono and multi-crystalline silicone photvoltaic modules” Physica B: Physics of Condensed Matter, 581, 2020 Elsevier 2020:1-6. | 2020 |
P Dobreva, EE van Dyk and FJ Voster, “New approach to evaluating predictive models of photovoltaic systems” Solar Energy, 204, 2020 Elsevier 2020:134-143. | 2020 |
J Faiz, MA Khan and T Asefi, “Design of Dual Rotor Axial Flux Pemanent Magnet Generators with Ferrite and Rare-Earth Magnets”, Facta Universitatis – Electronics and Energetics, 2020;33(4):553-569. | 2020 |
A Khan, MA Khan and P Barendse, “Doubly Fed Induction Generator Open Stator Synchronized Control during Unbalanced Grid Voltage Condition”, Energies, 2020:1-13. | 2020 |
A Khan, C Richmond and R Kuppuswamy, “The Effect of Coolant Velocity for Enhancing the High-Speed Permanent Magnet Generator Effeciency”, Procedia, 2020;91:21-26. | 2020 |
A Khan, M Aminu and P Barendse, “A Simplified Equivalent Circuit Method for Induction Machine Nonintrusive Field Efficiency Estimation”, Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2020;67(9):7301-7311. | 2020 |
AM Agoro, EL Meyer, J Mbese and K Manu, “Electrochemical fingerprint of CuS-Hexagonal chemistry from bis(N-1,4-phenyl-N-(4-morpholinedithiocarbamato) Copper (II) complexes as a photon absorber in QDSSCs”, Catalysts, 2020. | 2020 |
G Osayemwenre and EL Meyer, “Mechanical Degradation Analysis of Amorphous Silicon Solar Module”, Energies, 2020;13(16):1-11. | 2020 |
JZ Mbese, EL Meyer and AM Agoro, “Electrocatalytic Properties of PbS Nanocrystal Structured from bis (N-1,4-Phenyl-N-(4-Morpholine) dithiocarbamato Pb (II) complexes as photosensitizer for Quantum-Dots-Sensitized Solar Cells”, Materials Letters, 271 Elsevier 2020. | 2020 |
EL Meyer and JC Nwodo, “Autonomous dynamic adaptability system to maintain irradiance levels in a steady-state solar simulator”, Applied Sciences, 10 2020 | 2020 |
MA Agoro, JZ Mbese and EL Meyer, “Electrochemistry of inorganic OCT-PdS/HDA and OCT-PbS Photosensitizers from BisPd(II) molecular precursors”, Molecules, 25, 2020. | 2020 |
CC Ahia, N Tile, EL Meyer, JR Botha, “Effect of InSb deposition time on low-temperature photoluminescence and room temperature Raman of MOVPE grown InSb-GaSb nanostructures”, Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 123 Elsevier 2020. | 2020 |
SJ Adjogri and EL Meyer, “A Review on Lead-Free Hybrid Halide Perovskites as Light Absorbers for Photovoltaic Applications Based on Their Structural, Optical, and Morphological Properties”, Molecules, 25, 2020;25(21). | 2020 |
EL Meyer, OO Apeh and OK Overen, “Electrical and Meteorological Data Acquisition System of a Commercial and Domestic Microgrid for Monitoring PV Parameters”, Applied Sciences, 10 2020;10(24):2-18. | 2020 |
EL Meyer and GO Osayemwenre, “Interfacial assessment of degraded amorphous silicon module using scanning probe microscopy”, International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Springer 2020;15(9):1-9. | 2020 |
I Zahmatkesh, M Sheremet, L Yang, SZ Heris, M Sharifpur, Josua P Meyer, M Ghalambaz, S Wongwises, D Jing and O Mahian “Effect of nanoparticle shape on the performance of thermal systems utilizing nanofluids: A critical review” Journal of Molecular Liquids, 321 Elsevier 2020:1-17. | 2020 |
JK Swanepoel, WG le Roux, AS Lexmond and Josua P Meyer “Helically coiled solar cavity receiver for micro-scale direct steam generation” Applied Thermal Engineering, 185 Elsevier 2020:1-24. | 2020 |
SO Gilwa, M Sharifpur, M Goodarzi, H Alsulami and JP Meyer “Influence of base fluid, temperature, and concentration on the thermophysical properties of hybrid nanofluids of alumina-ferrofluid: experimental data, modelling through enhanced ANN, ANFIS, and curve fitting”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Springer 2020;143:4149-4167. | 2020 |
SO Gilwa, M Sharifpur, M Momin, CN Nwaokocha and JP Meyer “Influence on nanoparticles size, per cent mass ratio, and temperature on the thermal properties of water-based MgO-ZnO nanofluid: and experimental approach”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Springer 2020;143:1063-1079. | 2020 |
S Rostami, A Aghaei, AH Joshaghani, HM Hezaveh, M Sharifpur and Josua P Meyer “Thermal-hydraulic efficiency management of spiral heat exchanger filled with Cu-ZnO/water hybrid nanofluid”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Springer 2020;143:1569-1582. | 2020 |
M Mahdavi, M Sharifpur, Josua P Meyer and L Chen “Thermal analysis of a nanofluid free jet impingement on a rotating disk using volume of fluid in combination with discrete modelling”, International Journal of Thermal Sciences Elsevier 2020;158:1-13. | 2020 |
SO Giwa, M Sharifpur and Josua P Meyer “Experimental investigation into heat transfer performance of water-based magnetic hybrid nanofluids in a rectangular cavity exposed to magnetic excitation” International Communications in Hat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;116:1-14. | 2020 |
AO Adelajah, DRE Ewim, J Dirker and Josua P Meyer “An improved heat transfer correlation for condensation inside inclined smooth tubes” International Communications in Hat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;117:1-11. | 2020 |
M Everts, S Bhattacharyya, AI Bashir and Josua P Meyer “Heat transfer characteristics of assisting and opposing laminar flow through a vertical circular tube at low Reynolds numbers” Applied Thermal Engineering Elsevier 2020;179:1-12. | 2020 |
H Rastan, A Abdi, B Hamawandi, M Ignatowicz, Josua P Meyer and B Palm “Heat transfer study of enhances additively manufactured mini hannel heat exchangers” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;161:1-24. | 2020 |
K Govinder, JFM Slabber and JP Meyer “External surface temperature measurements for the heat transfer analysis of internally heated cylindrical clad-tubes subjected to external forces convection bulk water coolant thermal-hydraulic condition” Nuclear Engineering and Design Elsevier 2020;368:1-14. | 2020 |
H Nemati, M Moradaghay, MA Moghimi and JP Meyer “Natural convention heat transfer over horizontal annular elliptica finned tubes” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;118:1-10. | 2020 |
M Mahdavi, M Sharifpur and Josua P Meyer “Fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of nanofluid jet cooling on hot surface with various roughness” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;118:1-11. | 2020 |
BD Bock, M Bucci, CN Markides, JR Thome and Josua P Meyer “Pool boiling of refrigerants over nanostructured and roughened tubes” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;162:1-13. | 2020 |
BD Bock, M Bucci, CN Markides, JR Thome and Josua P Meyer “Falling film boiling of refrigerants over nanostructured and roughened tubes: Heat transfer, dryout and critical heat flux” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;163:1-19. | 2020 |
SK Singh, S Bhattacharyya, AR Paul M Sharifpur and Josua P Meyer “Augmentation of heat transfer in a microtube and a wavy microchannel using hybrid nanofluid: A numerical investigation” Math Meth Appl Sci Wiley 2020:1-22. | 2020 |
KJ Craig, M Slootweg, WG Le Roux, TM Wolff and Josua P Meyer “Using CFD and ray tracing to estimate the heat losses of a tubular cavity dish receiver for different inclination angles” Solar Energy Elsevier 2020;211:1137-1158. | 2020 |
SM Naghibzadeh, M Goharkhah, M Sharifpur and Josua P Meyer “Effects of interphase momentum exchange models on simulation of subcooled flow boiling” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer Elsevier 2020;118:1-18. | 2020 |
S Yan, A Golzar, M Sharifpur, Josua P Meyer, D Liu and M Afrand “Effect of U-shaped absorber tube on thermal-hydraulic performance and efficiency of two-fluid parabolic solar collector containing two-phase hybrid non-Newtonian nanofluids” International Journal of Mechanical Science Elsevier 2020;185:1-11. | 2020 |
SMS Murshed, M Sharifpur, S Giwa and Josua P Meyer “Experimental Research and Development on the Natural Convention of Suspensions of Nanoparticles – A Comprehensive Review” Nanomaterials 2020;10:1-32. | 2020 |
KE Dellar, WG Le Roux and Josua P Meyer “Plate-style recuperator for a solar Brayton cycle using high-temperature sealant” Applied Thermal Engineering Elsevier 2020;117:1-18. | 2020 |
M Meyer, M Mehrabi and Josua Petrus Meyer “Modelling and Multi-objective Optimization of Heat Transfer Characteristics and Pressure Drop of Nanofluids in Microtubes” Heat Transfer Engineering Taylor Francis 2020:1-17. | 2020 |
SM Roux, GI Mahmood and JP Meyer “Effect of Sidepins on the Thermohydraulic Characteristics of an Arry of Internal Pin Fins” Heat Transfer Research 2020;51(9):879-895. | 2020 |
M Kadivar, M Sharifpur and Joshua P Meyer “Convection Heat Transfer, Entropy Generation Analysis and Thermodynamic Optimization of Nanofluid Flow in Spiral Coil Tube” Heat Transfer Engineering Taylor Francis 2020:1-18. | 2020 |
DRE Ewim, M Mehrabi and Joshua Petrus Meyer “Modelling of Heat Transfer Coefficients During Condensation At Low Mass Fluxes Inside Horizontal And Inclined Smooth Tubes” Heat Transfer Engineering Taylor Francis 2020:1-13. | 2020 |
SO Giwa, M Sharifpur, MH Ahmadi and JP Meyer “A review of magnetic field influence on natural convection heat transfer performance of nanofluids in square cavities” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Springer 2020:1-43. | 2020 |
M Sharifpur, SO Giwa, K Lee, H Ghodsinezhad and JP Meyer “Experimental Investigation into Natural Convection of Zinc Oxide/Water Nanofluids in Square Cavity” Heat Transfer Engineering Taylor Francis 2020:1-14. | 2020 |
DRE Ewim, AO Adelaja, EJ Onyiriuka, JP Meyer and Z Huan “Modelling of heat transfer coefficients during condensation inside an enhanced inclined tube” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Springer 2020:1-13. | 2020 |
Y Li, R Kalbasi, A Karimipour, M Sharifpur and Joshua Meyer “Using of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the rheological behaviour of magnesium oxide-water nanofluid in a different volume fraction of nanoparticles, temperatures, and shear rates” Math Meth App Sci Wiley 2020:1-16. | 2020 |
M Mahdavi, M Sharifpur, MH Ahmadi and Joshua Meyer “Nanofluid flow and shear layers between two parallel plates: a simulation approach” Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics Taylor & Francis 2020;14(1):1536-1545. | 2020 |
A Mwesigye and Joshua P Meyer “Selected Papers from the 13th International Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics Conference – HEFAT2017” Heat Transfer Engineering Taylor & Francis 2020;14(15-16):1303-1304. | 2020 |
Majeke BM, MP Garcia-Aparicio, OD Biko, WH Van Zyl and JF Görgens “Synergistic codon optimization and bioreactor cultivation towards enhanced secretion of fungal lignin peroxidase in Pichia pastoris: Enzymatic valorization of technical (industrial) lignins” Enzyme and Microbial Technology Elsevier 2020;139:1-9. | 2020 |
Maumela P, E van Rensburg, AFA Chimphango and JF Görgens “Sequential extraction of protein and inulin from the tubers of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L)” Journal of Food Science and Technology Elsevier 2020;57(2):775-786. | 2020 |
G James, Pott RW. Continuous In Situ Extraction of Volatile Fatty Acids in an Anaerobic Digestive System, under review | 2019 |
Elaine Fouche, Alan Brent. Journey towards Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development at the Local Government Level: The Case of Hessequa Municipality in South Africa Sustainability, 11(3:755) February 2019 | 2019 |
Amollo Ambole, Josephine Kaviti Musango, Kareem Buyana, Madara Ogot, Christer Anditi, Baraka Mwau, Zora Kovacic, Suzanne Smit, Shuaib Lwasa, Gloria Nsangi, Hakimu Sseviiri, Alan C Brent. Mediating household energy transitions through co-design in urban Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Energy Research & Social Science, 55:208-217. 2019 | 2019 |
Benjamin Batinge, Josephine Kaviti Musango, Alan C Brent. Perpetuating energy poverty: Assessing roadmaps for universal energy access in unmet African electricity markets. Energy Research & Social Science, 55:1-13. 2019 | 2019 |
NS Pillay, AC Brent, JK Musango. Affordability of battery electric vehicles based on disposable income and the impact on provincial residential electricity requirements in South Africa. Energy Vol 171:1077-1087. 2019 | 2019 |
Suzanne Smit, Josephine Kaviti Musango, Alan C Brent. Understanding electricity legitimacy dynamics in an urban informal settlement in South Africa: A Community Based System Dynamics approach. Energy for Sustainable Development, 49:39-52. 2019 | 2019 |
Benjamin Batinge, Josephine Kaviti Musango, Alan C Brent. Sustainable energy transition framework for unmet electricity markets. Energy Policy, Vol 129:1090-1099. 2019 | 2019 |
Thapelo Mokomele, Leonardo da Costa Sousa, Bryan Bals, Venkatesh Balan, Neill Goosen, Bruce E Dale, Johann F Görgens. Using steam explosion or AFEX™ to produce animal feeds and biofuel feedstocks in a biorefinery based on sugarcane residues. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 12(6):978-996. 2019 | 2019 |
C.D. Botha and M.J. Kamper, “Capability study of dry gravity energy storage”, Journal of Energy Storage 23 (2019), Elsevier, pp. 159–174 | 2019 |
Dalton A, Bekker B, Kruger A. Wind power variability during the passage of cold fronts across South Africa. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 2019; 30(3):52-67. | 2019 |
Gerber S, Rix AJ, Booysen MJ. Combining grid-tied PV and intelligent water heater control to reduce the energy costs at schools in South Africa. Energy for Sustainable Development 2019; 50:117-125. | 2019 |
Groch M, Vermeulen HJ. Modeling High Wind Speed Shut-Down Events Using Meso-Scale Wind Profiles and Survival Analysis. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 2019; 34 (6):4955- 4963. | 2019 |
Janse Van Vuuren CY, Vermeulen HJ. Wind resource clustering based on statistical Weibull characteristics. Wind Engineering 2019; 43(4):359-376 | 2019 |
Mararakanye N, Bekker B. Renewable energy integration impacts within the context of generator type, penetration level and grid characteristics. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2019; 108:441-451. | 2019 |
Thapelo Mokomele, Leonardo da Costa Sousa, Venkatesh Balan, Eugéne Rensburg, Bruce E Dale, Johann F Görgens. (2018) Ethanol production potential from AFEX™ and steam-exploded sugarcane residues for sugarcane biorefineries, Biotechnology for biofuels, 11(1):127 | 2018 |
Timothy Malcolm Baynes, Josephine Kaviti Musango. (2018) Estimating current and future global urban domestic material consumption. Environmental Research Letter, IOP publishing, https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aac391 | 2018 |
Cheddi Kiravu, François Diaz-Maurin, Mario Giampietro, Alan C Brent, Sandra GF Bukkens, Zivayi Chiguvare, Mandu A Gasennelwe-Jeffrey, Gideon Gope, Zora Kovacic, Lapologang Magole, Josephine Kaviti Musango, Ulpiano Ruiz-Rivas Hernando, Suzanne Smit, Antonio Vázquez Barquero, Felipe Yunta Mezquita. (2018) Proposing a Master’s programme on participatory integrated assessment of energy systems to promote energy access and energy efficiency in Southern Africa, International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 19(3):622-641 | 2018 |
H Immink, RT Louw, AC Brent (2018). Tracking decarbonisation in the mining sector. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 29 (1), 14-23 | 2018 |
M Kriechbaum, AC Brent, A Posch (2018) Interaction patterns of systemic problems in distributed energy technology diffusion: a case study of photovoltaics in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management 1:15 | 2018 |
Mokomele T, Leonardo da Costa Sousa, Bryan Bals, Venkatesh Balan, Neill Goosen, Bruce E. Dale and Johann F. Görgens (2018). Using Steam Explosion or AFEX™ to Produce Animal Feeds and Biofuel Feedstocks in a Biorefinery based on Sugarcane Residues. Accepted for publication in Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining | 2018 |
Mokomele T, L da Costa Sousa, V Balan, E van Rensburg, BE Dale and JF Görgens (2018). Ethanol production potential from AFEX™ and steam exploded sugarcane residues for sugarcane biorefineries. Biotechnology for Biofuels 11:127 | 2018 |
Frank Duvenhage, Alan C. Brent, William Stafford. The need to strategically manage CSP fleet development and water resources: A structured review and way forward. Renewable Energy. 132. 10.1016/j.renene.2018.08.033. | 2018 |
AS Jadhav, DK Chembe, JM Strauss and JL van Niekerk. 2017. Status of solar technology implementation in the Southern African Developing Community (SADC) Region. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 73: 622-631. | 2017 |
AS Jadhav, DK Chembe, JM Strauss and JL van Niekerk. 2017. Status of solar technology implementation in the Southern African Developing Community (SADC) Region. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 73: 622-631. | 2017 |
RJ Muringathuparambila, JK Musango, AC Brent and P Currie. 2017. Developing building typologies to examine energy efficiency in representative low-cost buildings in Cape Town townships. Sustainable Cities and Society 33: 1-17. | 2017 |
Heller, Lukas & G. Allen, Kenneth & Lubkoll, Matti & Pitot, Jean & Gauché, Paul & Hoffmann, Jaap. (2017). The SUNDISC cycle: A direct storage-charging dual-pressure air receiver cycle. Solar Energy. 153. 435-444. 10.1016/j.solener.2017.05.026 . | 2017 |
P Gauché, J Rudman, M Mabaso, W Landman, T von Backström and AC Brent. 2017. System value and progress of CSP. Solar Energy 152: 106-139. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.03.072. | 2017 |
N Korsten, AC Brent, A Sebitosi and K Kritzinger. 2017. The impact of residential rooftop solar PV on municipal finances: An analysis of Stellenbosch. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 28: 29-39. doi: 10.17159/2413-3051/2017/v28i2a1740. | 2017 |
S Hess, H Beukes, G Smith and F Dinter. 2017. Initial study on solar process heat for South African sugar mills. Proceedings of the South African Sugar Technology Association 89: 324-349. | 2017 |
RG Votteler and AC Brent. 2017. A mining perspective on the potential of renewable electricity sources for operations in South Africa: Part 1. The research approach and internal evaluation process. Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 117: 285-297. | 2017 |
WD Jonker, AC Brent, JK Musango and IH de Kock. 2017. Implications of biofuel production in the Western Cape province, South Africa: A system dynamics modelling approach. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 28(1): 1-12. | 2017 |
OO Graig, AC Brent and F Dinter. 2017. Concentrated solar power (CSP) innovation analysis in South Africa. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering 28(2): 14-27. doi: 10.7166/28-2-1640. | 2017 |
OO Craig and R Dobson. 2017. A novel indirect parabolic solar cooker. Journal of Electrical Engineering 5: 137-142. doi: 10.17265/2328-2223/2017.03.003. | 2017 |
Z Kovavic, S Smit, JK Musango, AC Brent and M Giampietro. 2016. Probing uncertainty levels of electrification in informal urban settlements: A case from South Africa. Habitat International 56: 212-221. | 2017 |
JS Smit, JK Musango, AC Brent and Z Kovavic. 2017. Conceptualising slum in an urban African context. Cities 62: 107-119. | 2017 |
B Batinge, JK Musango and AC Brent. 2017. Leapfrogging to renewable energy: The opportunity for unmet electricity markets. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering 28(4): 32-49. | 2017 |
K. Allen, L. Heller, T. von Backström, Cost Optimum Parameters for Rock Bed Thermal Storage at 550-600 °C : A Parametric Study, J. Sol. Energy Eng. (2016). | 2016 |
C. Pengilly, M.P. Garcia-Aparicio, D. Diedericks, J.F. Görgens, Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Steam Pretreated Triticale Straw. BioEnergy Research April 2016, 9741-3. | 2016 |
E.C Joubert, S Hess, JL van Niekerk, Large-scale solar water heating in South Africa: Status, barriers and recommendations. Renewable Energy, November 2016, 97:809-822. | 2016 |
J.L. Taulo, A.B. Sebitosi. Material and energy flow analysis of the Malawian tea industry. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 56, April 2016, Pages 1337-1350. | 2016 |
C. Pengilly, M. P. García-Aparicio · D. Diedericks · J. F. Görgens. Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Steam Pretreated Triticale Straw. BioEnergy Research · April 2016, DOI: 10.1007/s12155-016-9741-3. | 2016 |
Z. Kovavic , S. Smit, J.K. Musango, A.C. Brent , M. Giampietro (2016). Probing uncertainty levels of electrification in informal urban settlements: A case from South Africa. Habitat International, 56: 212-221. | 2016 |
J. Van Breda, J.K.. Musango, A.C. Brent, 2016. Undertaking individual transdisciplinary PhD research for sustainable development: Case studies from South Africa. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 17 (2), 150-166. | 2016 |
R.G. Votteler, A.C. Brent, 2016. A literature review on the potential of renewable electricity sources for mining operations. South Africa. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 27 (2), 1-21. | 2016 |
M.D. Sklar-Chic, A.C Brent, I.H. de Kock IH, 2016. Critical review of the levelised cost of energy metric. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, in print. | 2016 |
I Meyer, J.L. van Niekerk, 2016. Towards a practical resource assessment of the extractable energy in the Agulhas ocean current. International Journal of Marine Energy 16 (2016) 116-132. | 2016 |
J. Fairhurst & J.L. van Niekerk, 2016. Modelling, simulation and testing of a submerged oscillating water column. International Journal of Marine Energy 16 (2016) 181-195. | 2016 |
Heller, L Hoffmann, J. 2015. A cost performance evaluation of SUNDISC: A duela-pressure air receiver cycle. Energy Procedia, 69. 1287-1295. Doi10.1016/j.egypro2015.03.153 | 2015 |
John L Taulo, Kenneth Joseph Gondwe and Adoniya Ben Sebitosi . Energy supply in Malawi: Options and issue. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, Volume 26 Number 2 : May 2015:19-32. | 2015 |
Sameer Hameer and Johannes L. van Niekerk. A review of large-scale electrical energy storage. International Journal Of Energy Research, 2015; 39:1179–1195. | 2015 |
Eman Torah, and Johannes L van Niekerk . Quantitative assessment of power law exponent and meteorological wind power potential for eight southern African sites. International Journal of Advanced Information Science and Technology, ISSN: 2319-2682, Vol40:40 August 2015. | 2015 |
Giglmayr S, Brent AC, Gauché P, Fechner H, 2015. Utility-scale PV power and energy supply outlook for South Africa in 2015. Renewable Energy 83, 779-785 | 2015 |
Walwyn DR, Brent AC, 2015. Renewable energy gathers steam in South Africa. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 41, 390-401.. | 2015 |
Eman Tora, JL van Niekerk, E Fouche and A Brent. State of the art on modelling techniques for renewable energy integration into the energy mix. International Journal of Advanced Information Science and Technology, ISSN: 2319-2682, Vol40:40 August 2015. | 2015 |
Josephine K Musango and Alan C Brent. A roadmap framework for solar aided power generation in South Africa. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, Vol26:4, 2-15. November 2015. | 2015 |
K.G. Allen, T.W. von Backström, D.G. Kröger. Rock bed pressure drop and heat transfer: Simple design correlations. Solar Energy 115 (2015) 525–536. 45. | 2015 |
Rong-Jie Wang, Stiaan Gerber & PushmanTlali. An axial flux magnetically geared permanent magnet wind generator. IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 10/2015, 10(S1):s123-S132. DOI.10.1002/t22.2173 | 2015 |
Stiaan Gerber & Rong-Jie Wang. Design and evaluation of a magnetically geared PM machine. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 08/2015; 51(8):8107010. DOI: 10.1109/TMAG.2015.2421474. | 2015 |
Eduan Howard, MJ Kamper & Stiaan Gerber. Asymmetric flux barrier and skew design optimisation of reluctance synchronous machines. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. 05/2015; 51(5). DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2015.2429649. | 2015 |
Stiaan Gerber & Rong-Jie Wang. Evaluation of movement facilitating techniques for finite analysis of magnetically geared electrical machines. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics . 02/2015; 51(2):7400206. DOI: 10.1109/TMAG.2014.2351787. | 2015 |
Stander, JN, Venter, G., & Kamper, MJ. Structural mass reduction by ntegrating active material in direct drive generator design. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. 04/2015; 52(2). DOI: 10.1007/s00158-015-1243-y. | 2015 |
Brooks, M.J.; du Clou, S.; van Niekerk, J.L.; Gauché, P.; Leonard, C.; Mouzouris, M.J.; Meyer, A.J.; van der Westhuizen, N.; van Dyk, E.E.; Vorster, F. (2015). “SAURAN: A new resource for solar radiometric data in Southern Africa”. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 26(1): 2-10.. | 2015 |
Le Roux W, Bello-Ochende T and Meyer JP; The efficiency of an open cavity solar receiver for a small-scale solar thermal Brayton cycle, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 84, pp. 457-470, 2014 | 2014 |
Stander, Johan N.; Kamper, Maarten J.; Venter, Gerhard. Analytic modelling and optimization of slip synchronous permanent magnet wind turbine generator topologies. Wind Energy. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2014. doi: 10.1002/we.1756. | 2014 |
Gauché, P.; Brent. A. C.; von Backström, T.W. (2014). "Concentrating solar power: Improving electricity cost and security of supply, and other economy benefits." Development Southern Africa (ahead-of-print), pp. 1-19. | 2014 |
Grobbelaar. S.; Gauché, P.; Brent. A.C. (2014). "Developing a competitive concentrating solar power industry in South Africa : Current gaps and recommended next steps." Development Southern Africa 31.3, pp. 475-493. | 2014 |
Garach D, Dirker J and Meyer JP; Inlet flow effects in micro-channels in the laminar and transitional regimes on single-phase heat transfer coefficients and friction factors, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 77, 612–626, 2014 | 2014 |
Raymond Kimera, Richard Okou, Adoniya Ben Sebitosi, Kehinde O Awodele; Considerations for a sustainable hybrid mini-grid system: A case for Wanale village, Uganda, Journal of Energy in Southern Africa . 02/2014; 25(1):33-43. | 2014 |
B. Msimanga, A.B. Sebitosi; South Africa's non-policy driven options for renewable energy development. Renewable Energy . 01/2014; 69:420–427. | 2014 |
Owen, M, Kröger, DG, Contributors to increased fan inlet temperature at an air-cooled steam condenser, Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 50 pages 1149-1156, 2013 | 2013 |
Allen, K.G., von Backström, T.W., Kröger, D.G., Packed bed pressure drop dependence on particle shape, size distribution, packing arrangement and roughness, Power Technology???? Not yet accepted | 2013 |
Owen, M, Kröger, DG. Contributors to increased fan inlet temperature at an air-cooled steam condenser. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol50:1149-1156, 2013 | 2013 |
Pierce, W., Gauché, P., von Backström, T.W., Brent, A., Tadros, A., A comparison of solar aided power generation (SAPG) and stand-alone concentrating solar power (CSP): A South African case study. Applied Thermal Engineering 61 (2013) 657-662 | 2013 |
Janse van Rensburg, P.J., Groenwold, A.A., Wood, D.W., Optimization of cylindrical composite flywheel rotors for energy storage. Struct Multidisc Optim (2013) 47:135-147 | 2013 |
Heller, L., Gauché, P., 2013., Modeling of the rock bed thermal energy storage system of a combined cycle solar thermal power plant in South Africa. Solar Energy 93 (2013) 345-356 | 2013 |
Gauché, P., von Backström, T.W., Brent, A.C., A concentrating solar power value proposition for South Africa. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, Vol 24 No1, Feb 2013 | 2013 |
Kotzé, J.P., von Backström, T.W., Erens, P.J., 2013.,High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Utilizing Metallic Phase Change materials and Metallic Heat Transfer Fluids. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Vol 135, Issue 3, 2013 | 2013 |
Danie Diedericks, Eugéne van Rensburg and Johann F. Görgens. (2012). Fractionation of sugarcane bagasse using a combined process of dilute acid and ionic liquid treatments. Manuscript submitted for publication to Bioresource Technology. | 2012 |
Danie Diedericks; Eugéne van Rensburg; María Del Prado García-Aparicio; Johann F. Görgens. Enhancing the enzymatic digestibility of sugarcane bagasse through the application of an ionic liquid in combination with an acid catalyst. Biotechnology Progress 2012; 28(1):76-84. | 2012 |
Gouws PA, Brent AC, Pierce WT, 2012. The contribution of energy efficiency towards the success of industrial organisations in South Africa. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering 23 (2), 57-65. | 2012 |
Pienaar J, Brent AC, 2012. A model for evaluating the economic feasibility of small-scale biodiesel production systems for on-farm fuel usage. Renewable Energy 39 (1), 483-489. | 2012 |
Brent AC, 2012. Technology assessment in developing countries: Sustainable energy systems in the African context. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, October 2012, 9 (5). | 2012 |
Broughton EK, Brent AC, Haywood L, 2012. Application of a multi-criteria analysis approach for decision-making: The case of concentrating solar power in South Africa. Energy &Environment, December 2012, 23(8), 1221-1232. | 2012 |
Musango JK, Brent AC, Amigun B, Pretorius L, Müller H, 2012. A system dynamics approach to technology sustainability assessment: The case of biodiesel developments in South Africa. Technovation 32, 639-651. | 2012 |
Gouws PA, Brent AC, Pierce WT, 2012. The contribution of energy efficiency towards the success of industrial organisations in South Africa. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering 23 (2), 57-65. | 2012 |
Pienaar J, Brent AC, 2012. A model for evaluating the economic feasibility of small-scale biodiesel production systems for on-farm fuel usage. Renewable Energy 39 (1), 483-489. | 2012 |
Van Zyl, JM, Van Rensburg, E, van Zyl, WH, Harms, TM, Lynd, LR. A Kinetic Model for Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Avicel With Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Biotechnology and Bioengineering DOI10.1002/bit.23000, 30 November 2010. | 2011 |
Suliman R., Oxtoby O., Malan AG, and Kok .S, (2011), "Development of stronlgy coupled FSI technology involving thin walled structures", Proceedings of the 2nd African Conference on Computational Mechanics – An International Conference – AfriCOMP11, Paper no. 132, Cape Town, South Africa, 5-8 January 2011. | 2011 |
Owen, MTF., Kröger, D., "An investigation of air-cooled steam condenser performance under windy conditions using CFD", ASME JEGTP, Vol 133, June 2011. | 2011 |
Musango JK, Brent AC, 2011. Assessing the sustainability of energy technological systems in Southern Africa: A review and way forward. Technology in Society, 33, 145-155 | 2011 |
Amigun B, Musango JK, Brent AC, 2011. Community perspectives on the introduction of biodiesel production in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: Questionnaire survey results. Energy, 36(5), 2502-2508. | 2011 |
Barry M-L, Steyn H, Brent AC, 2011. Selection of renewable energy technologies for Africa: Eight case studies in Rwanda, Tanzania and Malawi. Renewable Energy, 36(11), 2845-2852 | 2011 |
Musango JK, Brent AC, 2011. A conceptual framework for energy technology sustainability assessment. Energy for Sustainable Development, 15, 84-91. | 2011 |
Adeyemo O, Wise RM, Brent AC, 2011. The impacts of biodiesel feedstock production systems in South Africa: An application of a partial equilibrium model to the Eastern Cape social accounting matrix. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 22(1), 2-11. | 2011 |
Musango JK, Brent AC, 2011. Assessing the sustainability of energy technological systems in Southern Africa: A review and way forward. Technology in Society, 33, 145-155 | 2011 |
Amigun B, Musango JK, Brent AC, 2011. Community perspectives on the introduction of biodiesel production in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: Questionnaire survey results. Energy, 36(5), 2502-2508. | 2011 |
Barry M-L, Steyn H, Brent AC, 2011. Selection of renewable energy technologies for Africa: Eight case studies in Rwanda, Tanzania and Malawi. Renewable Energy, 36(11), 2845-2852 | 2011 |
Musango JK, Brent AC, 2011. A conceptual framework for energy technology sustainability assessment. Energy for Sustainable Development, 15, 84-91. | 2011 |
Adeyemo O, Wise RM, Brent AC, 2011. The impacts of biodiesel feedstock production systems in South Africa: An application of a partial equilibrium model to the Eastern Cape social accounting matrix. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 22(1), 2-11. | 2011 |
Damerau, K., Williges, K., Patt, A.G., Gauchë, P., 2011. Costs of reducing water use of concentrating solar power to sustainable levels: Scenarios for North Africa, Vol 39, Issue 7, pp 4391-4398. | 2011 |
Olivier J.A. and Meyer J.P.; "Single-phase Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of the Cooling of Water Inside Smooth Tubes for Transitional Flow with Different Inlet Geometries (RP-1280)", HVAC&R Research, Manuscript number RSCH-00024-2010, Manuscript RSCH-00024-2010, accepted on 22 March 2010. | 2010 |
Meyer J.P. and Olivier J.A.; "Transitional Adiabatic Pressure Drop inside Enhanced Tubes for Fully Developed and Developing Flow with Different Types of Inlet Disturbances, International Journal for heat and Mass Transfer", Manuscript RB 10 021, submitted on 26 March 2010. | 2010 |
Meyer J.P. and Olivier J.A.; "Transitional Heat Transfer and pressure Drop inside Enhanced Tubes with the Cooling of Water for Different Types of Inlet Geometries", International Journal for Heat and Mass Transfer, Manuscript RB 10 022, submitted on 26 March 2010. | 2010 |
Suliman R., Kyembe M., And Meyer J.P., (2010), "Experimental Investigation and Validation of Heat Transfer Coefficients during Condensation of R-134A at Low Mass Fluxes", Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, P6.aper no. 1715, Antalya, Turkey, 19-21 Julie 2010. | 2010 |
Suliman R., Oxtoby O., Malan AG, and Kok .S, (2010), "An enhanced matrix-free edge-base8.d finite volume approach to model structure", Proceedings of the 7th South African Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics, Paper no. 074, Pretoria, South Africa, 10-13 January 2010. | 2010 |
Stander, JN, Review of direct drive radial flux wind turbine generator mechanical design, Wind Energy Journal http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-1824 | 2010 |
Smith, L., Oxtoby O., Malan AG, and Meyer, JP, (2010), "Efficient modeling of aerodynamic flow in the boundary layer of high performance computing", IASSA Conference, Gordons Bay, 23-25 November 2010. | 2010 |
Owen, MTF., Kröger, D., "The effect of screens on air-cooled steam condenser performance under windy conditions", Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol30, 2610-2615, 2010.. | 2010 |
Brent AC, Sigamoney R, von Blottnitz H, Hietkamp S, 2010. Life cycle inventories to assess value chains in the South African biofuels industry. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 21(4), 15-25. | 2010 |
Musango JK, Amigun B, Brent AC, 2010. Understanding the implication of investing in biodiesel production in South Africa: a system dynamics approach. International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Seoul, Korea. | 2010 |
Brent AC, , Rogers DEC, 2010. Renewable rural electrification: Sustainability assessment of mini-hybrid off-grid technological systems in the African context. Renewable Energy, 35, 257-265. | 2010 |
Heyns, J.A. and Kröger, D.G., 2010. Thermal-Flow Performance Characteristics Of An Air-Cooled Steam Condenser Incorporating A Hybrid (Dry/Wet) Dephlegmator, Applied Thermal Energy. | 2010 |
Dos Santos Bernardes, M.A. &Von Backström, T.W. Evaluation of operational control strategies apliccable to solar chimney power plants, Solar Energy 84 (2010) 277-288 | 2010 |
Ijumba, P & Sebitosi, AB, Evaluating the impact of consumer behaviour on the performance of domestic solar water heating systems in South Africa, Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, Vol 21 no 1, February 2010. ISSN 1021 447X. | 2010 |
Tsikata, M & Sebitosi, AB, Struggling to wean a society away from a century-old legacy of coal based power: Challenges and possibilities for South African Electric supply future, Energy 35 (2010) 1281-1288. | 2010 |
Sebitosi, AB, & Okou, R. Re-thinking the power transmission model for sub-Saharan Africa, Energy Policy 38 (2010) 1448-1454. | 2010 |
Van der Spuy, S.J., Von Backström, T.W. and Kröger, D.G., An evaluation of simplified methods to model the performance of axial flow fan arrays, R&D Journal, 26 , pp.12-20. | 2010 |
Suliman R., Liebenberg L. And MEYER J.P., "Improved Flow Pattern Map for Accurate Prediction of the Heat Transfer Coefficients during Condensation of R-134a in Smooth Horizontal Tubes and Within the Low-mass Flux range", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 52, No. 25-26, pp. 5701-5711, 2009. | 2009 |
Brent AC, Hietkamp S, Wise RM, O’Kennedy K, 2009. Estimating the carbon emissions balance for South Africa. South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 12(3), 263-279. | 2009 |
Barry M-L, Steyn H, Brent AC, 2009. Determining the most important factors for sustainable energy technology section in Africa. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 20(2), 33-51. | 2009 |
Barry M-L, Steyn H, Brent AC, 2009. The use of the focus group technique in management research: The example of renewable energy technology selection in Africa. Journal of Contemporary Management, 6, 229-240. | 2009 |
Taviv R, Brent AC, Fortuin H, 2009. An environmental impact tool to assess national energy scenarios. International Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, 1(4), 183-188 | 2009 |
Brent AC, Wise R, Fortuin H, 2009. The viability of the South African biofuels industrial strategy. International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 39(1/2), 74-91. | 2009 |
Bubou GM, Brent AC, Tredoux C, 2009. Towards addressing the social sustainability performance of the petroleum industry in the Niger delta region of Nigeria. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 20(1), 119-131. | 2009 |
Brent AC, Kruger JL, 2009. Systems analyses and the sustainable transfer of renewable energy technologies: A focus on remote areas of Africa. Renewable Energy, 34, 1774-1781. | 2009 |
Fluri, T.P. 2009. The potential of concentrating solar power in South Africa. Energy Policy 2009; 37 : 5075-5080. | 2009 |
Fluri, T.P., Pretorius, J.P. Van Dyk, C., Von Backström, T.W., Kröger, D.G., Van Zijl, G.P.A.G., Cost Analysis of Solar Chimney Power Plants, Solar Energy, Vol. 83, Issue 2, pp. 246 – 256, 2009. | 2009 |
Suliman R., Liebenberg L., Meyer J.P. (2008), "Updated Low Mass Flux Transition Criterion during Refrigerant Condensation in Smooth Horizontal Tubes", Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Paper no. SR1, Pretoria, South Africa, 30 June – 2 July 2008. | 2008 |
Zieleniewski M, Brent AC, 2008. Evaluating the achievable benefits of extending technologies for uneconomical coal resources in South Africa: The case of underground coal gasification. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 19(4), 21-31. | 2008 |
Lotz M, Brent AC, 2008. A review of carbon dioxide capture and sequestration (CCS) and the Kyoto Protocol’s clean development mechanism (CDM) and prospects for Southern Africa. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 19(1), 13-24. | 2008 |
Heuberger R, Brent AC, Santos L, Sutter C, Imboden D, 2007. CDM projects under the Kyoto Protocol: A methodology for sustainability assessment – experiences from South Africa and Uruguay. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 9, 33-48. | 2007 |
Brent AC, Petrick W, 2007. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) during project execution phases: Towards a stage-gate project management model for the raw materials processing industry of the energy sector. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 25(2), 111-122. | 2007 |
Journal articles | Date |
Find all the conference proceedings from local and international events since 2007.
A collection of published works and chapters from renewable energy thought leaders.
Books and chapters | Date |
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Brent AC, 2016. Unlocking the potential of energy efficiency and renewable energy. In: Swilling M, Musango JK, Wakeford J (Eds.): Greening the South African Economy: Scoping the issues,challenges and opportunities. UCT Press, Cape Town, 196-216. | 2016 |
Brent AC, 2015. Appropriate curricula for engineering management programmes: A South African approach. In: Hyldgaard Christensen S, Didier C, Jamison A, Meganck M, Mitcham C, Newberry B (Eds.): International Perspectives on Engineering Education. Engineering Education and Practice in Context, Vol. 1, Springer, 343-363 | 2015 |
Brent ACLotz M and Brent AC. 2014. Carbon Footprinting Guide:A practical calculation guide focusing on measuring, monitoring, reporting and verification. First edition, 2014. | 2014 |
Brent AC, Tredoux C, 2013. Integrating sustainability into technology-oriented project management: Cases from South Africa. In: Silvius G, Tharp J (Eds.): Sustainability integration for effective project management. IGI Global Business Science Reference, Hershey, PA. | 2013 |
Chapter in book: Brent AC, Meyer R, van Niekerk JL, 2012. Energy – Towards sustainable energy flows for Stellenbosch. In: Swilling M, Sebitosi B, Loots R (Eds.): Sustainable Stellenbosch – Opening dialogues. SUN MeDIA, Stellenbosch. | 2012 |
Chapter in book: Brent AC, van Heyningen P, Pahwa-Gajjar S, 2012. Business – Transformation towards sustainability. In: Swilling M, Sebitosi B, Loots R (Eds.): Sustainable Stellenbosch – Opening dialogues. SUN MeDIA, Stellenbosch. | 2012 |
Chapter in book: Brent AC, Thompson-Smeddle L, 2012. Towards sustainable energy solutions. In: Thompson-Smeddle L (Ed.): A South African Renewable Energy Guide for Local Government. Juta, Cape Town. | 2012 |
Chapter in book: Brent AC, Spencer F, 2012. Our changing energy climate. In: Thompson-Smeddle L (Ed.): A South African Renewable Energy Guide for Local Government. Juta, Cape Town. | 2012 |
Chapter in book: Brent AC, Guy D, Mosdell S, 2012. Our energy policy and regulatory environment. In: Thompson-Smeddle L (Ed.): A South African Renewable Energy Guide for Local Government. Juta, Cape Town. | 2012 |
Chapter in book: Brent AC, 2012. An overview of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development concepts for management practices. In: Nel W (Ed.): Management for Engineers, Technologists and Scientists. Juta, Cape Town. | 2012 |
Swilling, M (ed.) 2010. Sustaining Cape Town: Imagining a Livable City. Stellenbosch: Sun Media. | 2011 |
Brent AC, Mokheseng MB, Amigun B, Tazvinga H, Musango JK, 2011. Systems dynamics modelling to assess the sustainability of renewable energy technologies in developing countries. In: Villacampa Y, Brebbia CA, Mammoli AA (Eds). Energy and Sustainability III. WIT Press, Southampton, 13-24. | 2011 |
Swilling, M (Ed), 2010. Sustaining Cape Town - imagining a livable city. Sun Press, Stellenbosch. | 2010 |
Joubert J.R., 2009, Chapter entitled "Ocean wave energy", Energy Efficiency made Simple 2009. | 2009 |
Van Zyl-Bulitta VH, Amigun B, Brent AC, 2009. Towards a Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) model to assess financing options of renewable energy technologies. In: Mammoli AA, Brebbia CA (Eds). Energy and Sustainability II. WIT Press, Southampton, 91-102. | 2009 |
Barry M-L, Steyn H, Brent AC, 2009. Selection of renewable energy technologies in Africa: the case of efficient stoves in Malawi. In: Mammoli AA, Brebbia CA (Eds). Energy and Sustainability II. WIT Press, Southampton, 117-127. | 2009 |
Lotz M, Brent AC, 2009. Towards a comprehensive Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) approach for biodiesel. In: Mammoli AA, Brebbia CA (Eds). Energy and Sustainability II. WIT Press, Southampton, 279-290. | 2009 |
Haywood LK, de Wet B, von Maltitz GP, Brent AC, 2009. Development of a sustainability assessment framework for planning for sustainability for biofuel production at the policy, programme or project level. In: Mammoli AA, Brebbia CA (Eds). Energy and Sustainability II. WIT Press, Southampton, 355-366 | 2009 |
Books and chapters | Date |
A collection of contract research projects from CRSES researchers.
Here we list a selection of policy documents, and commentary in the popular media.