Assessment of the Effectiveness of Solar Energy in Marginalised Communities: A Case Study in Diepsloot Township, Gauteng Province, South Africa
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Access to modern energy services is crucial for reducing energy poverty, which involves lowering costs, increasing access to energy appliances, ensuring safety and efficiency, and providing renewable energy sources for household needs like cooking, heating, and lighting.Marginalised communities often use fire-prone energy sources, leading to fire accidents and incidents.Off-grid renewable energy systems are gaining popularity in these communities, but energy stacking remains a common practice.This study aims to understand the uptake and acceptability of solar power in underprivileged areas by analysing home energy consumption trends, identifying energy-related problems, and proposing solutions considering the needs and circumstances of the impacted communities.The study involved 40 households and found that paraffin, firewood, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were used for cooking, while solar energy was mainly used for lighting.However, households believed solar energy was not affordable and insufficient, and 98% of participants believed the availability of renewable energy sources was the main reason for using it.Implementing renewable energy technologies for cooking and heating and financial investment in solar energy is necessary to ensure affordability and sustainability.
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