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Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa
Thesis (MEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2024.
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| author | Kanhukamwe, Tafadzwa Nathan |
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/131691 Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa Kanhukamwe, Tafadzwa Nathan Zincume, Philani Nduna Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Industrial Engineering. Engineering Management (MEM). Photovoltaic power systems Fossil fuels Renewable energy sources -- Government policy Energy industries -- Environmental aspects UCTD Thesis (MEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2024. ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Expanding photovoltaic module production in South Africa offers a unique opportunity to diversify the nation's energy sources and transition from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy. This study seeks to create a framework that supports the growth of the PV module production industry within the unique South African context. By utilizing engineering management principles with economic decision-making and technical evaluations, this research highlights the specific challenges that South Africa's PV module production industry faces and provides actionable solutions. To find gaps in the body of knowledge related PV module production, this study starts with a systematic literature review. The review evaluates the global dynamics as well as some of the concerns and challenges facing the industry. This is followed by secondary data evaluations on global trends in the PV module industry and the emerging market demand in South Africa. Cost considerations were also discussed to assess the viability and cost-effectiveness of investing in this value chain. A framework was developed using the systems thinking approach, and then validated through valuable feedback from industry stakeholders/subject matter experts. The findings emphasize the importance of practical solutions that consider local market dynamics, policies, regulations, financial support mechanisms, infrastructure requirements, and technological advancements needed. By offering actionable insights, this research intends to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development of South Africa's PV production industry, ultimately aiding the country's shift towards a more resilient and sustainable energy future. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die uitbreiding van fotovoltaïese moduleproduksie in Suid-Afrika bied 'n unieke geleentheid om die land se energiebronne te diversifiseer en die afhanklikheid van fossielbrandstowwe te verminder. Hierdie studie poog om 'n raamwerk te ontwikkel wat die groei van die PVmoduleproduksiebedryf binne die unieke Suid-Afrikaanse konteks ondersteun. Deur ingenieursbestuursbeginsels met ekonomiese besluitneming en tegniese evaluasies te kombineer, beklemtoon hierdie navorsing die spesifieke uitdagings wat Suid-Afrika se PVmoduleproduksiebedryf in die gesig staar, en bied dit uitvoerbare oplossings. Om gapings in die bestaande kennis oor PV-moduleproduksie te identifiseer, begin hierdie studie met 'n sistematiese literatuuroorsig. Die oorsig evalueer die globale dinamika, sowel as sommige van die bekommernisse en uitdagings wat die bedryf in die gesig staar. Dit word gevolg deur die evaluering van sekondêre data oor globale tendense in die PV-modulebedryf en die vraag na ontluikende markte in Suid-Afrika. Koste-oorwegings is ook bespreek om die lewensvatbaarheid en kostedoeltreffendheid van beleggings in hierdie waardeketting te bepaal. 'n Raamwerk is ontwikkel deur die gebruik van 'n sisteemdenke-benadering, en is vervolgens bekragtig deur waardevolle terugvoer van belanghebbendes/onderwerpkundiges in die industrie. Die bevindinge beklemtoon die belangrikheid van praktiese oplossings wat plaaslike markdinamika, beleide, regulasies, finansiële ondersteuningsmeganismes, infrastruktuurvereistes en die nodige tegnologiese vooruitgang in ag neem. Deur uitvoerbare insigte te bied, beoog hierdie navorsing om sinvol by te dra tot die volhoubare ontwikkeling van Suid-Afrika se PV-produksiebedryf, wat uiteindelik die land se verskuiwing na 'n meer veerkragtige en volhoubare energietoekoms sal ondersteun. Masters 2025-02-06T06:27:01Z 2025-02-06T06:27:01Z 2024-12 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/131691 en Stellenbosch University xiii, 123 pages : illustrations application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Photovoltaic power systems Fossil fuels Renewable energy sources -- Government policy Energy industries -- Environmental aspects UCTD Kanhukamwe, Tafadzwa Nathan Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa |
| title | Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa |
| title_full | Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa |
| title_short | Expansion of photovoltaic module production in South Africa |
| title_sort | expansion of photovoltaic module production in south africa |
| topic | Photovoltaic power systems Fossil fuels Renewable energy sources -- Government policy Energy industries -- Environmental aspects UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/131691 |
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