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Applied Energy Research, Development and Innovation

The purpose of this programme is the facilitating of knowledge creation that can support energy-related planning and decision-making, and accelerate the transformation of the energy market and landscape in South Africa. The programme consists of six sub-programmes.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

Support the accelerated and informed development of South Africa’s clean energy portfolio and RE sector.

Smart Grids

Smart Grids

Demonstrate and assess intelligent energy system infrastructure as an enabler for municipal sustainability. Work towards the establishment of Smart Cities in South Africa to assist in solving the municipal debt energy crises, through eradicating energy measurement concerns and financial management shortfalls.

Data and Knowledge Management

Data and Knowledge Management

Collation, development and utilisation of credible, objective and high-quality data and information.

Cleaner Mobility

Cleaner Mobility

Develop CM solutions for urban transportation by investigating, and demonstrating alternative ways of mobility that will lead to the improvement of environmental, social and economic conditions.

Cleaner Fossil Fuels

Cleaner Fossil Fuels

Research into alternative low carbon energy and mitigation options, to limit serious negative environmental impacts from conventional energy sources.