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Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/103044 Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape Kassier, Liesel ichelp@gibs.co.za Masuku, Linda Eugene UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Municipal Energy Transition Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI) Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024. South African municipalities are at a crossroads regarding the relevance of their electricity business models, driven primarily by financial unsustainability, regulatory loopholes, and technological advancements. This study explores the options available to these municipalities for a seamless transition to a more decentralised energy model. A qualitative approach was employed, collecting data through in-depth interviews with public and private stakeholders. The findings highlighted significant barriers, such as declining revenue from locally generated electricity, insufficient regulatory support, and limited investment in information and communication technologies. The study outlined various adaptive measures, including Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), innovative pricing structures, and initiatives supported by Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Successful adoption of relevant energy infrastructure necessitates collaboration among a diverse group of stakeholders, including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and consumer prosumers. The insights gained from this research are crucial for policymakers, local government authorities, and industry stakeholders engaged in developing robust and economically viable electricity business models. Without essential structural reforms and investments in advanced technologies, municipal electricity departments in South Africa risk losing sustainability. This research contributes to the academic discourse on municipal energy sustainability, regulatory reforms, and new business models within the context of South Africa's evolving energy landscape. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-12: Responsible consumption and production SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG-07: Affordable and clean energy 2025-06-30T07:03:10Z 2025-06-30T07:03:10Z 2025-09 2025-03-04 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103044 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 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Municipal Energy Transition Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI) Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape |
| title | Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape |
| title_full | Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape |
| title_short | Sustainable business model innovation for South African municipalities in a changing South African energy landscape |
| title_sort | sustainable business model innovation for south african municipalities in a changing south african energy landscape |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Municipal Energy Transition Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI) Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103044 |