The rapid urbanization witnessed in develo** countries in Asia and Africa has led to a
substantial increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. However, the …

Daily per capita waste generation will increase by 40% and 19%, for develo** and
developed countries by 2050, respectively. The World Bank estimates that total waste …

South Africa power system has undergone several power reforms from the pre-apartheid to
post-apartheid era under various administrations in a bid to meet the increasing energy …

A range of varying criteria with trade-offs need consideration when selecting a suitable
renewable energy technology (RET) for a specific area or location. In this study RETs in …

Biogas generated through anaerobic digestion of organic waste, offers unique benefits
compared to other renewables, by addressing environmental concerns relating to organic …

Due to the increased population growth in South Africa, particularly in urban areas, the
generation of municipal solid waste has increased and so is the demand of energy …

The annual increase in population has led to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and
economic growth over the years, becoming the lead cause of increased municipal solid …

ABSTRACT In South Africa, the burden placed on energy due to the rise in its demand
coupled with the huge amount of untreated waste that ends up in landfills has called for the …

The recovery of energy from municipal solid waste (MSW) has gained popularity in many
industrialized countries, but its adoption in economically develo** countries, especially in …

Abstract Approximately 1.5 million South African households (~ 16 million total) are still
relying on paraffin, fuel wood, candle, and coal for their daily quota of energy. Although coal …