Determination of regional emission factors for the power sector in Southern Africa

Authors

  • Peter P. Zhou University of Cape Town
  • Francis D. Yamba
  • Philip Lloyd
  • Lovemore Nyahuma
  • Cornelius Mzezewa
  • Frederick Kipondya
  • John Keir
  • Joe Asamoah
  • Henry Simonsen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2009/v20i4a3307

Abstract

The generation of power within Southern Africa is reviewed. A study is described in which the emission factors for CO2 and NOx were determined experimentally across a wide range of power stations and technologies, and compared to the IPCC default factors. It was found that the CO2 emission factors tended to be at the upper end of the IPCC default range, whereas the NOx emission factors were generally below the low end. The results from South Africa tend to dominate the regional picture at present, but this is likely to change in the near future, as Botswana has announced plans to introduce over 4 000 MWe of coal-fired power stations.

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Author Biography

Peter P. Zhou, University of Cape Town

Energy Research Centre Snr Research Officer

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Published

2009-11-01

How to Cite

Zhou, P. P., Yamba, F. D., Lloyd, P., Nyahuma, L., Mzezewa, C., Kipondya, F., Keir, J., Asamoah, J., & Simonsen, H. (2009). Determination of regional emission factors for the power sector in Southern Africa. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 20(4), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2009/v20i4a3307