Marthinus Johannes Booysen

Mar 5, 2025 | mdpi.com | Thomas Durand |Marthinus Johannes Booysen |Marthinus Johannes |Thomas Gerhardus

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Dec 4, 2024 | mdpi.com | Jason Samuels |Marthinus Johannes Booysen |Terhemba Michael-Ahile |Jason Avron

1. IntroductionThe increasing demand for energy, especially during peak usage periods, poses a significant challenge to the electricity sector worldwide. This is especially critical in regions where educational institutions contribute to daytime energy demand, often overlapping peak hours. Public institutions, such as schools, are essential in their primary roles of education and represent significant energy consumers with the potential to contribute to the goals of energy transition.