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The Renewable Energy Resource andThe Renewable Energy Resource and
Research Base in South AfricaResearch Base in South Africa
Prof Wikus van Niekerk
Director: Centre for Renewable and
Sustainable Energy Studies
Stellenbosch University
IUCN Workshp,...
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The Renewable Energy Resource andThe Renewable Energy Resource and
Research Base in South AfricaResearch Base in South Africa
Prof Wikus van Niekerk
Director: Centre for Renewable and
Sustainable Energy Studies
Stellenbosch University
IUCN Workshp, Pretoria, 28 April 2009
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Outline of Presentation
• Background
• Solar Energy
• Solar Thermal Power Plants
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Wind Energy
• Wave Energy
• Bio-Energy and Biofuels
• Others
• Challenges & Opportunities
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