Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
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A Study of Challenges in Utilising Decentralised Electrical Systems in South African Residential Properties
Currently, South Africa's power utility produces 96% of the residential properties’ electricity and only 4% of the power generated by sustainable Decentralised Electrical Systems (DES). Therefore, this study aimed to understand the reasons for this low adoption rate of decentralised electrical systems in South African residential properties by investigating the challenges and barriers to utilising this system in residential properties. Three groups of experts, namely local Suppliers, Engineers and Residential developers, were interviewed and collected data scrutinised using thematical analysis to create a holistic view of the trends and answer the research question. The study identified that the cost and regulation challenges experienced in the installation and operation of DES in South African residential properties are the main obstacles and negatively affect the adoption rate of these systems. The main overarching factor to the lack of adoption was found to be mainly cost-related, high cost of installation and the long period of return on investment. The research also identified the key areas that need to be focused on, such as more stakeholders’ involvement in promoting and increasing the uptake and adoption of DES in South African residential properties. Finally, the study deduced that South African local and national governments, as critical stakeholders, can make the earliest and most significant impact on the adoption of DES in residential properties by providing appropriate financial incentives and reducing excessive regulations.
A Study of Challenges in Utilising Decentralised Electrical Systems in South African Residential Properties
Currently, South Africa's power utility produces 96% of the residential properties’ electricity and only 4% of the power generated by sustainable Decentralised Electrical Systems (DES). Therefore, this study aimed to understand the reasons for this low adoption rate of decentralised electrical systems in South African residential properties by investigating the challenges and barriers to utilising this system in residential properties. Three groups of experts, namely local Suppliers, Engineers and Residential developers, were interviewed and collected data scrutinised using thematical analysis to create a holistic view of the trends and answer the research question. The study identified that the cost and regulation challenges experienced in the installation and operation of DES in South African residential properties are the main obstacles and negatively affect the adoption rate of these systems. The main overarching factor to the lack of adoption was found to be mainly cost-related, high cost of installation and the long period of return on investment. The research also identified the key areas that need to be focused on, such as more stakeholders’ involvement in promoting and increasing the uptake and adoption of DES in South African residential properties. Finally, the study deduced that South African local and national governments, as critical stakeholders, can make the earliest and most significant impact on the adoption of DES in residential properties by providing appropriate financial incentives and reducing excessive regulations.
A Study of Challenges in Utilising Decentralised Electrical Systems in South African Residential Properties
Aigbavboa, Clinton (Herausgeber:in) / Thwala, Wellington (Herausgeber:in) / Aghimien, Douglas (Herausgeber:in) / Moghayedi, Alireza (Autor:in) / Massyn, Mark (Autor:in) / Le Jeune, Karen (Autor:in) / Michell, Kathy (Autor:in)
Construction Industry Development Board Postgraduate Research Conference ; 2022 ; Eastern Cape, South Africa
Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry: The Role of Innovation and Digitalisation ; Kapitel: 40 ; 402-413
24.04.2023
12 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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