The paper explores the promotion of small-scale, decentralised community renewable energy projects as a means to diversify electricity sectors and encourage active engagement in localised renewable energy. It addresses the lack of research on social resources in communities prior to renewable energy project development.
An assessment of community renewable energy as one of the options for transition to low-carbon energy in South Africa (Gauteng).
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