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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Power Shortages"”.
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The impact of power shortages on the financial performance of selected South African manufacturing firms listed on the JSE
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirement of a Master’s in Accounting: Management Accounting, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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The impact of electricity shortages on large- and medium-scale manufacturing industries in Ethiopia
This study examines the impact of electricity shortages on the Large- and Medium-Scale Manufacturing Industry (LMSMI) in Ethiopia, using data obtained from a case study of 16 LMSMI firms that was undertaken in Addis Ababa from January 2004 to February 2004. In addition, the study examines the …
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Micro Hydroelectric Reservoir Use for creating and Uninterrupted Power Supply; Production case Studies in Iceland
… hydroelectric installations are an established power generation system that have been applied in Iceland previously. Combinations of hydroelectric storage and intermittent resources, such as wind, are also an established method of creating a consistent supply with no power failure. Furthermore, …
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Modeling daily electricity load curve using cubic splines and functional principal components
… the electric utilities as well as producers of power because accurate predictions can cut down costs by avoiding power shortages or surpluses. Of specific interest is the 24-hour daily electricity load profile, which provides insight into periods of high demand and periods where the use of …
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Defying the odds: Understanding the critical success factors for financing independent powers producers in Zimbabwe
… investor interest in financing independent power producers (IPPs). However, this interest has not materialized into actual investment. Of the 29 IPPs licensed by the Zimbabwe Regulatory Authority (ZERA), only seven have reached financial closure and are supplying the grid. This dismal …
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Optimised solder interconnections in crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic modules for improved performance in elevated temperature climate
… regions to solve the grave energy poverty and power shortages. Solder interconnection failure due to accelerated thermo-mechanical degradation is identified as the most dominant degradation mode and responsible for over 40% of c-Si PV module failures. Hence the optimisation of c-Si PV module …
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Multicriteria Decision Method for Renewable Energy Production: Siting Solar, Wind and SHP Plants in Zimbabwe
… on existing resources. Most of the energy is powered by coal-fired stations that now require major upgrades. The low-capacity problem has resulted in frequent production stops and power cuts that affect economic performance of industries and services. These power shortages have led to the …
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The determinants of divestment from coal energy: the case of South Africa
… the inefficiency of Eskom, which has resulted in power shortages and high electricity costs, further entrenching the country's dependence on coal. The study aimed to explore two key research questions: i) what are the drivers and barriers that are influencing divestment behaviour from coal? and …