1. Access to energy data Mamahloko Senatla Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town 2012/07/30 Energy Systems and Analysis Group 1

2. State of access to energy data Bad Shape – Bits and pieces – Proportion of time taken to model vs data collection is about 80%:20% Quality energy data is central to modelling Quality energy data is central to modelling High quality energy data essential: Improved modelling Strong and meaningful policy making Remove data stress from modellers Energy modelling innovation can emerge 2012/07/30 Energy Systems and Analysis Group 2

3. Improving the situation Open Energy Database Initiative – Raw data – Central repository for energy research – Open access Database contents http://opened.netgen.co.za 2012/07/30 Energy Systems and Analysis Group 3

4. Challenges encountered Main challenges – Culture of secrecy still exist – Market sensitivity issue Technology data – Technologies used in different sectors Residential data – market sensitive – Manufacturers and distributors Commercial sector – market sensitive – Associations and manufacturers Industrial sector – problems – Associations, manufacturers and distributors Energy consumption data – No single source – Synthesis of several research outputs 2012/07/30 Energy Systems and Analysis Group 4

5. Strategies need to improve data access Development of a series of energy databases 1. Renewable energy resource database (verified and quality checked) – Solar – Biomass – Wind – others 2.Technology and end use database 3.Energy Supply technologies database Formation of energy data collection centre Develop a relationship btwn researchers and private sector New legislation around energy access data 2012/07/30 Energy Systems and Analysis Group 5

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