
Academic Journal
Q3Journal of Energy in Southern Africa
About Journal of Energy in Southern Africa
Journal of Energy in Southern Africa is a scholarly journal published by University of Cape Town. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q3, with an SJR of 0.349 and H-index of 29.
Coverage: 1993-2007, 2009-2025. Research categories: Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q3); Energy (miscellaneous) (Q3).
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Topics in published research
Energy and Environment Impacts; Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems; Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics; Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques; Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems; Energy Efficiency and Management.
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