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Analysing the South African residential sector's energy profile

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  • Bohlmann, Jessika Andreina
  • Inglesi-Lotz, Roula

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Given the significance of the residential sector in terms of energy consumption, a comprehensive understanding of households’ energy consumption patterns and choices is imperative. This paper focuses on analysing and understanding the South African residential sector's energy characteristics considering their energy-use profile, and other characteristics such as their geographical distribution and demographic characteristics.

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  • Bohlmann, Jessika Andreina & Inglesi-Lotz, Roula, 2018. "Analysing the South African residential sector's energy profile," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 96(C), pages 240-252.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:96:y:2018:i:c:p:240-252
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.07.052
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