A theoretical pre-assessment of solar photovoltaic electrical production for commerical retail centers
- Van Vuuren, Dirk Johan, Marnewick, Annlizé, Pretorius, Jan-Harm
- Authors: Van Vuuren, Dirk Johan , Marnewick, Annlizé , Pretorius, Jan-Harm
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Photovoltaic , Renewable energy , Developing economies
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273140 , uj:29094 , Citation: Van Vuuren, D.J., Marnewick, A. & Pretorius, J.H. 2018. A theoretical pre-assessment of solar photovoltaic electrical production for commerical retail centers.
- Description: Abstract: The successful implementation of solar photovoltaic technology in retail centers has enabled various consumers the ability to generate and consume electricity on the same premises, reducing electricity costs and dependency on currently utilities. The rooftop mounting solution consists of affixing the photovoltaic modules on existing roof structures of retail centres. Accelerated deployment of photovoltaic technologies in recent history (within developing countries) led to various logistical, technical and bureaucratic barriers arising. A comprehensive understanding of these barriers is required to ensure efficient and effective deployment of the technology in developing countries. This study investigates the assessment considerations for the pre-deployment phase of photovoltaic technologies in retail centres. Environmental-, policy-, technical-, and financial factors are identified as the main barriers affecting the financial viability and Return on Investment of such a project. The evolution of this technology within developing countries and the integration of PV and retail centres are investigated. Finally, various financial evaluation criteria are presented to which the viability of the technology is determined. Understanding of the various barriers ensures effective deployment of the technology in retail centres, commercial and residential sectors of an economy.
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- Authors: Van Vuuren, Dirk Johan , Marnewick, Annlizé , Pretorius, Jan-Harm
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Photovoltaic , Renewable energy , Developing economies
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273140 , uj:29094 , Citation: Van Vuuren, D.J., Marnewick, A. & Pretorius, J.H. 2018. A theoretical pre-assessment of solar photovoltaic electrical production for commerical retail centers.
- Description: Abstract: The successful implementation of solar photovoltaic technology in retail centers has enabled various consumers the ability to generate and consume electricity on the same premises, reducing electricity costs and dependency on currently utilities. The rooftop mounting solution consists of affixing the photovoltaic modules on existing roof structures of retail centres. Accelerated deployment of photovoltaic technologies in recent history (within developing countries) led to various logistical, technical and bureaucratic barriers arising. A comprehensive understanding of these barriers is required to ensure efficient and effective deployment of the technology in developing countries. This study investigates the assessment considerations for the pre-deployment phase of photovoltaic technologies in retail centres. Environmental-, policy-, technical-, and financial factors are identified as the main barriers affecting the financial viability and Return on Investment of such a project. The evolution of this technology within developing countries and the integration of PV and retail centres are investigated. Finally, various financial evaluation criteria are presented to which the viability of the technology is determined. Understanding of the various barriers ensures effective deployment of the technology in retail centres, commercial and residential sectors of an economy.
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The contribution of a mega-event to the sustainable development of South African tourism
- Van Lill, Daneel, Thomas, Adèle
- Authors: Van Lill, Daneel , Thomas, Adèle
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Mega-event management , Sustainable tourism , South African tourism , FIFA World Cup 2010 , Developing economies
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5864 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7961
- Description: The objectives of the study were to determine the relevance and the management of the drivers that underlie the hosting of a mega-event aimed at promoting sustainable tourism development, in this case, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World CupTM that was held in South Africa in 2010. A web-based survey was constructed and 217 international academic and industry experts were invited to participate in a survey that was conducted six weeks prior to the commencement of the World Cup and one that was conducted six weeks after the ending of the event. A 24% response rate was received to the first survey and an 18% response rate to the second. Respondents regarded the strategic drivers contained within the constructs of socio-cultural, economic and environmental as relevant for the evaluation of the contribution of a mega-event to sustainable tourism development. In addition, a fourth construct viz. a managerial construct was also deemed valid in this regard. Performance related to this managerial construct indicated significant improvements against anticipated outcomes in the areas of managerial capacity development, learning optimisation, media management and achieved standards of safety and security.
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- Authors: Van Lill, Daneel , Thomas, Adèle
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Mega-event management , Sustainable tourism , South African tourism , FIFA World Cup 2010 , Developing economies
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5864 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7961
- Description: The objectives of the study were to determine the relevance and the management of the drivers that underlie the hosting of a mega-event aimed at promoting sustainable tourism development, in this case, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World CupTM that was held in South Africa in 2010. A web-based survey was constructed and 217 international academic and industry experts were invited to participate in a survey that was conducted six weeks prior to the commencement of the World Cup and one that was conducted six weeks after the ending of the event. A 24% response rate was received to the first survey and an 18% response rate to the second. Respondents regarded the strategic drivers contained within the constructs of socio-cultural, economic and environmental as relevant for the evaluation of the contribution of a mega-event to sustainable tourism development. In addition, a fourth construct viz. a managerial construct was also deemed valid in this regard. Performance related to this managerial construct indicated significant improvements against anticipated outcomes in the areas of managerial capacity development, learning optimisation, media management and achieved standards of safety and security.
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