This thesis documents how a utility-scale renewable energy project has addressed community energy challenges through the development of a wind farm as part of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).
Addressing community energy challenges with utilityscale renewables: A case study of Hopefield Wind Farm
Related Resources
Illuminating Energy Poverty: A case study of the energy needs and challenges of low-income households in De Aar, a renewable energy hub in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province
This dissertation aims to examine the energy needs and energy challenges facing low-income households in the small Karoo town of…
Community acceptance challenges of renewable energy transition: A tale of two solar parks in Limpopo, South Africa
This study investigates the extent to which independent power producers (IPPs) in South Africa are meeting government targets for job…
