Abstract:
Meteorological factors have an influence on global
energy systems. This study reviewed some of the
latest research contributions from other global studies
on climate change impacts, energy transportation
and international collaboration in the energymeteorology
sector. It is a summary of relevant
South African research on energy demand, forecasting
and vulnerability to extreme meteorological
conditions. International weather-energy partnerships
are growing fast, while the Global Framework
for Climate Services has provided a global framework
for scientific collaboration across sectors to
assist with climate-related risk management and
decision-making. The uptake of weather-energy
partnerships in developing regions has remained
slow, however, particularly in Africa, where basic
requirements such as meteorological observations
are still sought. This review found that studies on
the impact that future projections of climate change
and variability might have on the South African
electricity transmission network were inadequate. A
deeper understanding of such impacts on the electricity
infrastructure would assist considerably with
risk management and decision-making; consequently
contributing to the sustainable provision of
electricity in South Africa.
