Academic Research and Theses
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ASSESSING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF AN INDEPENDENTPOWER PRODUCER’S SOCIAL INVESTMENT IN ACOMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY OF SCATEC SOLAR
This study focuses on the SED component of the REIPPPP and its participatory and sustainable application by IPPs. The case study utilised is SCATEC SOLAR, a Norwegian solar producer, and their Linde solar plant in the Northern Cape of South Africa. The beneficiary community is Hanover, which falls within the 50 km radius of the…
Renewable energy and local development: Seven lessons from the mining industry
This study examines the transition of South Africa’s energy sector from fossil fuels to renewable sources and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and socioeconomic development in the renewable energy industry. Drawing lessons from the mining industry, the study advocates for effectively managing social disruption, understanding community dynamics, establishing responsive institutions, employing trained community practitioners,…
Investigating alternative funding sources for community equity ownership in renewable energy projects in South Africa
This study sought to identify alternative funding options for Community Equity Ownership (CEO) in order to ensure its continuity in both the REI4P and the proposed IPP Programmes. An exploratory research design was pursued for the study in view of data limitations arising from the infancy of the renewable energy sector in South Africa.
Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Job Creation: An investigation of the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP)
The study aims to unpack the quantitative job creation submissions of the REIPPPP and investigates the opportunities and challenges associated with meaningful job creation.
