An Evaluation of Factors Leading to Disequilibrium of Electricity Demand and Supply in Gauteng Province

Shadrack Mabaso; Anis Mahomed Karodia

doi:10.12816/0011609

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An Evaluation of Factors Leading to Disequilibrium of Electricity Demand and Supply in Gauteng Province

Authors:

Shadrack Mabaso | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher:

Al-Hikmah University

Main Topics:

Public administration

Journal:

Nigerian Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2014 Vol.2 Issue 7, pp.38-142

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

64725

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23158638

DOI:

10.12816/0011609

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Abstract:

 The purpose of this study is to review, summarise and critically assess the academic studiesthat have dealt with either the causal relationship between energy consumption and demandand supply of electricity in South Africa and internationally, and outline recent forecasts forelectricity demand and supply in 2013 until March 2014.The results of this review aim to identify gaps in the existing study. From a policy point ofview, the findings of this effort have the potential to inform the relevant stakeholders (forexample Eskom, Nersa, DOE) to make appropriate interventions to improve the status quo ofthe energy sector.The results have indicated that studies examining the causality direction between energy(electricity) consumption, gross domestic products (GDP) and economic growth have failedto reach a consensus. Another potential reason for the results is the availability –or lack thereof– of data specific for the country. The study connected the relationship between prices,income and inflation. The study also looked at the relationship between variables likeunemployment and poverty.On the other side, the studies looking at the factor affecting energy (electricity) demand haveagreed that economic growth or income or output are considered significant factors. The roleof prices was debatable among different studies. This has become more apparent whenreviewing the few forecasting efforts in the country that resulted in conflicting results.The study also came with other energy reduction strategies that can be used with differentindustries within Gauteng province and the rest of South Africa (SA), and barriers to energyreduction strategies.The aim of this study is to analyse the impact caused by the shortage of electricity supply andincreasing demand to the economy of Gauteng Province. This research identified somefactors that contribute to disequilibrium of electricity demand and supply, and to come withother energy reduction strategies that can help to solve the shortage of energy..For the purpose of this study both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies wereused. However, for a major portion of this study, the qualitative research methodology wasused. The sample population of fifty respondents was targeted, with a 82% responseachieved. A questionnaire was used to gather data from the target population.
The study recommended other energy reduction strategies that can be used in South Africa tohelp reduce demand of electricity from the national grid. This study had limitations in itsresearch design, strategy and sampling method; hence, areas for future studies addressingthese shortcomings have been identified and recommended.

Article Details

An Evaluation of Factors Leading to Disequilibrium of Electricity Demand and Supply in Gauteng Province

Authors:

Shadrack Mabaso | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher:

Al-Hikmah University

Main Topics:

Public administration

Journal:

Nigerian Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2014 Vol.2 Issue 7, pp.38-142

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

64725

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23158638

DOI:

10.12816/0011609

Descriptors:

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

ENERGY SUPPLY

ENERGY SHORTAGES

ELECTRIC POWER

ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION

SOUTH AFRICA

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Article Details

Authors: Shadrack Mabaso | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher: Al-Hikmah University

Main Topics: Public administration

Journal: Nigerian Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2014 Vol.2 Issue 7, pp.38-142

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2014

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 64725

Frequency: Monthly

pISSN: 23158638

DOI: 10.12816/0011609

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Shadrack Mabaso | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher:

Al-Hikmah University

Main Topics:

Public administration

Journal:

Nigerian Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2014 Vol.2 Issue 7, pp.38-142

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

64725

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23158638

DOI:

10.12816/0011609