My work is focussed on the community relations and development efforts undertaken by renewable energy companies. I consult and research.
My PhD research investigates the institutional work associated with community benefit commitments and schemes established under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) in South Africa.
Private renewable energy companies are engaged in my action research project, as well as governmental and civil society stakeholders. The research involves an analysis of the REIPPPP's community benefit requirements, a review of submitted bid documents and field work in several wind and solar projects across the country.
