Non-financial constraints to scaling-up small and medium-sized energy enterprises: Findings from field research in Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania and Zambia

Haselip, James Arthur; Desgain, Denis Dr; Mackenzie, Gordon A.

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2014.12.016

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“…Banking services are available in nearby towns but less than 10% of households have savings accounts. In our interviews with local entrepreneurs they express lack of access to investment capital to be a major problem, as banks often charge high interest rates and demand collateral (see also [46], and Haselip, Desgain and Mackenzie in this issue [47]). …”

Section: Rural Electrification In Ludewa District Tanzaniamentioning

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Small-scale hydropower in Africa: Socio-technical designs for renewable energy in Tanzanian villages

Ahlborg

Sjöstedt

2015

Energy Research & Social Science

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a b s t r a c tIn this article, we explore the process of economic change following the NGO-led implementation of a small-scale off-grid hydropower system in Tanzania. We examine how the implementing actor deals with economic challenges and local ownership in order to achieve sustainable electricity supply. The qualitative case study shows that the NGO, ACRA-CCS, has overcome a number of constraints, which are sometimes associated with donor funding. This has been achieved by having multiple donors, an integrated approach and a longer presence. The 'logic' of implementation included active enhancement of productive electricity use, community services and benefits. As a result of these actions, the customer base grew quickly, rather than it taking many years to develop. The case illustrates the process whereby an off-grid system becomes economically viable. Local ownership has led to the project becoming an arena for community collaboration and problem solving, and creating values such as effective load management and protection of infrastructure. We suggest that attention should be given to possible public private community partnerships (PPCPs) -involving communities as crucial partners. The choice of a socio-technical system perspective was fruitful and provided crucial insights into how different factors manifested, interacted and played out in practice.

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Section: Rural Electrification In Ludewa District Tanzaniamentioning

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Small-scale hydropower in Africa: Socio-technical designs for renewable energy in Tanzanian villages

Ahlborg

Sjöstedt

2015

Energy Research & Social Science

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“…Haselip et al find similar issues in working with small and medium-sized enterprises. People are working in areas new to them and want increased educational opportunities from developed states [20]. As Fulquet and Pelfini discuss, Brazil is also playing a critical role in Africa, but their research illustrates the pitfalls of states intervening in ways that can be seen as too self-serving [27].…”

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“…Chidebell-Emordi found that electricity bills did not reflect consumed electricity, and therefore are a poor measurement of needed capacity [18]. Haselip et al, found that entrepreneurs in Zambia and Tanzania, but not Ghana, did not trust banks [20].…”

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The expanding horizon of renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa: Leading research in the social sciences

Hancock

2015

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“…Çalışma sonucunda Gana, Senegal, Tanzanya ve Zambiya da karşılaşılan finansal olmayan kısıtlamaların eleştirel bir değerlendirmesini yapılmıştır. Bu kısıtlamalar; kurumsal çerçeveler, insan kapasitelerin, sosyal ve kültürel faktörler olarak tespit edilmiştir (Haselip, Desgain & Mackenzie, 2015).…”

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Orta Ve Doğu Karadeni̇z Deki̇ Kobi̇ Lerde Yeni̇lenebi̇li̇r Enerji̇ Algisi

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ÖzBu araştırmada, Orta ve Doğu Karadeniz Bölgesinde büyükşehirlerdeki KOBİ'lerde yenilenebilir enerji eğilimi üzerine bir çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Samsun, Ordu ve Trabzon Büyükşehir İl sınırları dahilinde bulunan 92 adet Orta Ölçekli KOBİ'lerle online ve yüz yüze görüşme yapılarak gerçekleştirilen araştırmada çarpıcı sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen veriler SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Windows 22.0 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistiksel yöntemleri olarak sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma kullanılmıştır. İkiden fazla bağımsız grup arasında niceliksel sürekli verilerin karşılaştırılmasında Tek yönlü (One way) ANOVA testi kullanılmıştır. ANOVA testi sonrasında farklılıkları belirlemek üzere tamamlayıcı post-hoc analizi olarak Scheffe testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sürekli değişkenleri arasında korelasyon analizi uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular %95 güven aralığında, %5 anlamlılık düzeyinde değerlendirilmiştir.Yapılan araştırma sonunda Orta ve Doğu Karadeniz Bölgesinde bulunan Samsun, Ordu ve Trabzon Büyük Şehirlerinde Yenilenebilir Enerji eğiliminin haritası çıkarılmıştır. Sonuç olarak işletmelerin büyük bölümü yenilenebilir enerji farkındalığına sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Yenilenebilir enerji ile ilgili yatırım yapabilmek için uygun zemin aradığı anlaşılmıştır. KOBİ işletmelerinin devlet mekanizması tarafından daha fazla cesaretlendirilmesi gerektiği anlaşılmaktadır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Yenilenebilir Enerji, KOBİ, Yenilenebilir Enerji Girişimleri, Karadeniz Bölgesi Yenilenebilir Enerji AbstractThis study focuses on renewable energy trends in Central and Eastern Black Sea SMEs businesses in major cities in the region. 92 Medium SMEs enterprises in the area of Samsun, Ordu and Trabzon Metropolitan cities have been contacted through face-to-face and online interviews, which produced striking results.The data obtained in this study were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) using the program for Windows 22.0. In the analysis of the data, number, percentage and mean standard deviation were used as descriptive statistical methodologies. For the comparison of continuous quantitative data among more than two independent groups Unidirectional (One way) ANOVA test was used. The Scheffe Test, a post-hoc analysis, was used as complementary post-test to determine the differences. The correlation analysis was applied between continuous variables in this study. The findings were understood to be at 5% significance level in the 95% confidence interval.The results of the research led to creating a map showing renewable energy trends in the Metropolitan cities of Samsun, Ordu and Trabzon in Central and Eastern Black Sea Region. As a result, it is seen that majority of the businesses have the awareness of renewable energy. It is found that there is a search for appropriate grounds to make investments related to renewable energy. It is understood that more needs to be done by the Government mechanism to en...

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Non-financial constraints to scaling-up small and medium-sized energy enterprises: Findings from field research in Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania and Zambia

Cited by 37 publications

References 14 publications

Small-scale hydropower in Africa: Socio-technical designs for renewable energy in Tanzanian villages

Small-scale hydropower in Africa: Socio-technical designs for renewable energy in Tanzanian villages

The expanding horizon of renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa: Leading research in the social sciences

Orta Ve Doğu Karadeni̇z Deki̇ Kobi̇ Lerde Yeni̇lenebi̇li̇r Enerji̇ Algisi

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