Author: Valpre

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become increasingly popular for inspection tasks due to their speed, agility, and reduced need for human intervention. Unlike ground-based inspections, UAVs are not restricted by 
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The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a ministerial roadmap that outlines the expected national demand and a recommended mix of generation methods. It aims to keep costs low and ensure 
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The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is hosting a talk by Dr Sergey Gorinsky from the IMDEA Networks Institute in Madrid, Spain. Date: 7 April 2025, 10:00-11:00 Venue: Room 
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The rapid growth of real-world datasets, whether in computer vision, audio processing, or medical diagnosis, demands robust and flexible classifiers. One key challenge is handling vast amounts of unlabelled data 
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In many rural parts of South Africa, power is delivered using single-wire earth-return systems that originate from three-phase networks. This electrification method makes it challenging to maintain balanced loads across 
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is a cornerstone of sustainable energy solutions. Yet, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of large-scale solar installations presents significant challenges. Addressing this, Franco Fourie has, under 
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Space exploration increasingly relies on small satellites, particularly nanosatellites like CubeSats, to carry out various missions. As the number of CubeSats launched continues to grow, the demand for technologies that 
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Marketing is a cornerstone of business success. Its aim is straightforward: to generate revenue by promoting, selling, and distributing products or services to the right audience. Beyond attracting new customers, 
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An electric motorcycle built entirely in Africa and running only on solar energy set off on Sunday, 29 September 2024, from Nairobi on a journey to Stellenbosch. This trip showcases 
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A collaborative effort between academia, government, and industry partners has resulted in South Africa’s first conversion of a 65-seater diesel bus into an electric one. This marks an important step 
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