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Assessing the sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact of solar PV panels in Western Cape, South Africa
Author(s)
Muller, Sue-Ann Sharlene
Date Issued
2025
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract
This report focused on evaluating the sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact
of solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels in Western Cape, South Africa. As the region increasingly turns
to renewable source, it is significant to comprehend the complex implications of solar PV
development. Therefore, primary objectives were to assess the costs, energy efficiency and
environmental benefits of solar photovoltaic systems compared to traditional energy sources. Solar
energy is a sustainable and indefinitely renewable energy resource which will never run out in
billions of years. A0mixed-method1approach, merging quantitative analysis of data with
qualitative stakeholder interviews in the energy sector was employed for the study. This research
is expected to provide constructive insights into the economic feasibility and environmental
benefits of solar energy and thereby inform plan decisions and promote sustainable energy
practices in the Western Cape. The maximum value of the F-ratio was experiential in
Environmental impact, measuring 231.789.0The value explains that solar PV panels had an impact
on the environment.0The second highest F-ratio was observed on sustainability and maintenance
being 152.135. Thus, solar PV panels impact on sustainability and maintenance was rated second.
of solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels in Western Cape, South Africa. As the region increasingly turns
to renewable source, it is significant to comprehend the complex implications of solar PV
development. Therefore, primary objectives were to assess the costs, energy efficiency and
environmental benefits of solar photovoltaic systems compared to traditional energy sources. Solar
energy is a sustainable and indefinitely renewable energy resource which will never run out in
billions of years. A0mixed-method1approach, merging quantitative analysis of data with
qualitative stakeholder interviews in the energy sector was employed for the study. This research
is expected to provide constructive insights into the economic feasibility and environmental
benefits of solar energy and thereby inform plan decisions and promote sustainable energy
practices in the Western Cape. The maximum value of the F-ratio was experiential in
Environmental impact, measuring 231.789.0The value explains that solar PV panels had an impact
on the environment.0The second highest F-ratio was observed on sustainability and maintenance
being 152.135. Thus, solar PV panels impact on sustainability and maintenance was rated second.
Additional information
Thesis (MTech (Engineering in Engineering Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2025
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