Technological challenges influencing the implementation of green energy in the SME sector in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)
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Author(s)Dabululwandle Memka ,Lawrence Mpele LekhanyaLink to ORCID Index: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9104-963X
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DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ee.08(3-1).2017.08
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Article InfoVolume 8 2017, Issue #3, pp. 157-164
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Electricity is an essential basic need that the South African government needs to pay special attention. A continuous or uninterrupted supply of electricity is essential for industrial production and economic growth and development. Since South Africa is overly reliant on coal fired electricity generating technologies which are environmentally damaging, the move towards green energy technologies to form part of the electricity generating matrix is highly desirable not only to reduce environmental pollution, but also to increase the supply of electricity to meet rising demand. However, the adoption and implementation of green energy projects has not been that easy and progress has been far from satisfactory. This study was therefore consummated to assess the effectiveness of installed green technology in the area of Pinetown in Kwazulu-Natal. The study also investigated the technological challenges affecting the implementation of green energy projects in SME sector in Pinetown Kwazulu-Natal. Furthermore, the study also examined as to what extent technological challenges are affecting the use of installed green technology in the selected area of Pinetown in Kwazulu-Natal. This was followed by exploring strategies that could be implemented to improve effectiveness of installed green technology in Pinetown. A quantitative research approach was adopted. Data collection for this study was performed by distributing and collecting a structured survey questionnaire to respondents. Data analysis for this research was performed using SPSS.
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Rabiul Islam 
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Irwanshah Zainal Abidin ,
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doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.15(1).2017.05
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doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.17(2).2020.01
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doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/afc.01(1).2017.06
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