Background

Energy supply issues are highly politicised in South Africa and national government and municipalities are under pressure from both investors and the public. Government energy interventions promote ‘self-reliance' but lack meaningful community involvement while people often see energy provision as a free basic right.

Purpose

To promote the feasibility of community-driven renewable energy service delivery for lighting cooking and space heating in rural off-grid South African communities and catalyse long-term support from municipalities and investors.

Implementor

International Institute for Environment and Development