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Data and Urban Metabolism: �Data Collection�

Online Course

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www.metabolismofcities.org

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Infrastructure: �Electricity

Paul Hoekman

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Introduction

Photo by MD Molla from Pexels

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Photo by Flickr from Pexels

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Photo by Pixabay from Pexels

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Photo by Pixabay from Pexels

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Photo by Pok Rie from Pexels

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Sources

  • Local government
  • National/regional government
  • Electricity companies
  • Google Maps / Open Street Maps

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Screenshot from Eskom’s website

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Overview

  • Electricity generation:
    • Wind turbines
    • Solar panels
    • Power plants
    • Etc.
  • Energy transmission and distribution
    • Power grid
    • Substations

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Type of information

  • Shapefiles
  • Location data
  • Photos
  • Characteristics

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