Research & Studies

Considering the draft amendments to the Electricity Regulations on New Generation Capacity, this Waainek Wind Farm case study may provide some interesting insights.
Waainek Wind Farm, close to Grahamstown, is unique in that is one of the very few renewable energy projects in South Africa that is connected directly to a Municipal network. It has a collaborative working relationship that benefits both EDF Renewables and the Makana Municipality.
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As wind technology grows in scale and productivity, researchers continue to look for ways to boost the energy captured while driving down costs.
In a new study, Increasing Wind Turbine Tower Heights: Opportunities and Challenges PDF, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers examine opportunities for increasing the height of wind turbine hubs—where the turbine drivetrain and rotors attach—and the conditions and locations where taller towers would have the most impact. (more…)

BP Energy Outlook 2018 [View PDF] Emerging Markets Outlook 2018 [View PDF] Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018 [View PDF]

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