It is evident that energy plays a pivotal role in the quality of individual’s everyday life. As humans rely entirely on energy for their individual lives and efforts. The availability of energy in every sector of the economy is connected to an effective high level of living. The education sector utilises energy in the majority of activities. As the emerging technology usage is expanding in the education environment Thus, it is important that the energy supply is sufficient to the needs of the developing electrical infrastructure employed in the educational system. Electricity blackouts durations are considered necessary to avoid the total breakdown on the grid, caused by interruptions in supply. But, unplanned electricity blackouts can negatively impact various sectors such as; education, productivity, consumption behaviour, social costs and economy. The study investigated the impact of electricity blackouts on academic activities in higher institutions. The study employed the quantitative approach and the questionnaire was used for data collection from 350 students. The collected data was analysed using the SPSS software package. The study findings showed that most students were concerned with the issue of blackouts as their academic activities were affected. The recommendations indicated that the college/universities management need to plan in advance the alternative sources of creating energy to safeguard continuous supply of electricity in the college for academic activities. There should be continuous supply of electricity in the lecture halls, computer laboratories, libraries, lecturer’s offices and student’s residence, so that teaching learning can take place without any hindrance.

Authors:
Pitikoe-Chiloane Moroesi G., Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Dondolo Hilda, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Pitikoe Chiloane Glory Moroesi is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Tswhane University of Technology in South Africa

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