Intellidex has conducted a research project into community trusts set up under South Africa’s renewable energy independent power producer procurement programme (REIPPPP). The research was funded by FirstRand.
The problem
The problem statement for this research is: Is community ownership through trusts an effective tool for energy projects to deliver community development?
Why you should care
Our research investigated the extent to which the potential of community ownership through trusts is being realised. Our research questions were:
The solution
Our case studies of successful trusts – alongside the promising work that others are doing – show that community trusts can promote the participation of communities in the renewable energy transition. When they work well, trustees – often in collaboration with their IPPs – can effectively wield resources for the benefit of their constituencies and contribute to improving wellbeing.
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