A development of conceptual frameworks for sustainable implementation of renewable energy in the city of Tshwane: A systematic review

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South Africa has been experiencing energy crisis which provides an entry point for integrated domestic renewable energy program among other alternative renewable energy sources. Rural households in the City of Tshwane depend on fuelwood and paraffin as their primary sources of energy, which poses a health and environmental risk. however, modern, and cleaner energy sources such as electricity and liquefied petroleum gas are available but costly. Other renewable energy sources that are environmentally friendly have not being properly exploited. The purpose of this study is to development of a conceptual framework for implementation of renewable energy in the City of Tshwane using a qualitative systematic review. Diffusion of Innovation theory underpins this study. A purposive sampling strategy for identifying articles for review and critical appraisal will be aligned to Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) framework and Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP). Data analysis will be conducted within the confines of thematic analysis using WEBQDA Software. Based on the findings, the study will develop a robust conceptual framework that will seek to harness the relationships between the influencing variables that can enhance the adoption and acceptance of renewable energy technologies in City of Tshwane.
Keywords: Conceptual framework; Sustainability; Renewable energy; Systematic review; PRISMA; CASP.

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Institutions
  • 1 Global Centre for Academic Research (GCAR)
Track
  • 1. Qualitative Research in Health
Keywords
Conceptual framework; Sustainable implementation; Renewable energy