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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Inverter Control to Mitigate Voltage Unbalance on Low Voltage Electricity Networks
This research explores how existing renewable energy inverters can be repurposed to improve voltage stability and reduce phase imbalance in rural South African power networks. Focusing on single-wire earth-return systems, the study...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The Development of a Smart Monitoring System for Solar PV Plants by Employing AES-encrypted LoRa Wireless Sensor Networks
This research presents the development of a smart monitoring system for solar PV plants that improves efficiency, reliability, and maintenance through secure, real-time data insights. By combining AES-encrypted LoRa wireless sensor networks...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
From Simulation to Reality: Assessing the Efficacy of Pure Pursuit, MPC, and MPCC on the F1Tenth Platform
This research investigates how three autonomous vehicle control algorithms (Pure Pursuit, MPC, and MPCC) perform when moving from simulation to real-world testing on the F1Tenth platform. While MPCC performed best in simulation, real-world...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Africa’s Solar-Powered Motorcycle Embarks on 6,000 km Test from Nairobi to Stellenbosch
A solar-powered electric motorcycle built in Africa completed a 6,000 km journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch, demonstrating the real-world potential of clean mobility on the continent. The initiative, a collaboration between Stellenbosch...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Wireless Dendrometer and Environmental Sensing System for Tree Growth Monitoring
This research introduces a low-cost, wireless dendrometer system that enables large-scale tree growth monitoring without the high cost of traditional equipment. By combining modular sensors, solar power, and long-range LoRaWAN communication...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Markerless Vision-based Localisation For Autonomous Inspection Drones
This blog explores a vision-based localisation system designed to improve the autonomy of inspection drones (UAVs), especially in environments where GPS is unreliable or unavailable. The research focuses on markerless localisation, where...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The Development and Control of an Autonomous Sailboat
This blog explores the development of an autonomous sailboat designed to navigate and operate independently over long distances using wind power. The research presents a practical, open-source approach by converting a commercially available...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Inaugural Lecture: Prof Arnold Rix’s Vision for Engineering a Stable, Low-Carbon Future
Professor Arnold Rix’s inaugural lecture highlights South Africa’s unique opportunity to lead in renewable energy, while addressing the critical challenge of grid stability in a low-carbon future. His research focuses on bridging the gap...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Investigating Probabilistic Techniques for Calculating the System Capacity in the South African Transmission Network
The blog explores how South Africa’s transmission network can be better utilised to support the rapid growth of renewable energy. While the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) sets ambitious targets for wind and solar expansion, grid capacity...
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Engineering Students to Represent South Africa at Global Space Competition
Seven postgraduate engineering students will represent South Africa at the global Mission Idea Contest in Tokyo with their innovative SLINQI satellite concept. Designed as a practical, real-world solution, SLINQI proposes a pair of small...