Market for diesel-generating plant - African region, South of the Sahara

Technical Report · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:5580176

Escombe, F M

The report is the first in a series investigating world markets for diesel-generating plant rated at 20 kW and above and powered by diesel engines and similar prime movers. The research covers Africa south of the Sahara, with particular reference to Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The markets in these countries are analyzed in terms of power rating and application. The development of the markets over the period since 1978 is discussed, together with a forecast to 1985. The principal factors influencing the market for diesel plant are examined, including the availability and reliability of utility power and the presence of complete generating systems. Other reports in the series describe results of similar research in the Far East, North America, South America, the Middle East and North Africa and Western Europe. A concluding volume presents an overall review of world markets.

• Research Organization: ERA Technology Ltd., Leatherhead (UK)
• OSTI ID: 5580176
• Report Number(s): ERATL-86/20/XAB; ERA-82-98
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AFRICA
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
DIESEL ENGINES
ENGINES
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
HEAT ENGINES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
KENYA
MARKETING
NIGERIA
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
SOUTH AFRICA
THERMAL POWER PLANTS