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Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/102065 Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector Ramparsad, Sherin ichelp@gibs.co.za Spani, Noluvuyo UCTD Renewable Energy Project Finance SMME Participation Financial Accessibility Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024. Given South Africa need for sustainable energy solutions, and access to reliable energy studying the role of project finance in supporting SMMEs is essential. Accessible renewable energy finance for Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) has become increasingly important as SMMEs businesses play an important role in encouraging sustainable energy solutions. This study aims to understand the barriers that SMMEs face in securing funding for renewable energy projects, despite their potential contributions to the sector. Existing literature highlights various challenges, including limited access to capital, skills shortages, and complex regulatory frameworks, yet it often overlooks the nuanced experiences of SMMEs. To address this gap, a qualitative, exploratory research approach was employed, involving 12 semi-structured interviews with SMME representatives, financial institutions, and industry experts. The findings reveal that positive outcomes for SMMEs in the renewable energy sector are achievable when financial products are tailored to their needs and when there is strong collaboration among stakeholders. Additionally, SMMEs that possess innovative capabilities, and a clear understanding of market demands are better positioned to navigate the challenges they face The research contributes to the existing body of knowledge on renewable energy finance in providing insights into the factors that enable SMMEs to overcome barriers and succeed in the sector, underlining the importance of project finance together with supportive models, partnerships to enable sustainable energy development. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-07:Affordable and clean energy SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 2025-04-15T07:56:18Z 2025-04-15T07:56:18Z 2025-05-05 2024-11 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/102065 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Renewable Energy Project Finance SMME Participation Financial Accessibility Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector |
| title | Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector |
| title_full | Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector |
| title_fullStr | Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector |
| title_full_unstemmed | Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector |
| title_short | Renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering SMMEs participation in the energy sector |
| title_sort | renewable energy finance accessibility for empowering smmes participation in the energy sector |
| topic | UCTD Renewable Energy Project Finance SMME Participation Financial Accessibility |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/102065 |