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The urgent need to mitigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and combat the devastating impacts of climate change has led many countries to focus on renewable energy (RE) transition. This paper explores the extent to which communities can produce RE through community energy (CE). It identifies the bar...

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Main Authors: Bachan, Bissoondath, Maharaj, Sandra, Boodlal, Donnie, Maharaj, Rean
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Language:English
Published: Penerbit PRESS, Universiti Teknologi MARA 2024
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Entrepreneurship. Risk and uncertainty
Renewable energy sources
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spelling my.uitm.ir.953902024-05-17T02:14:28Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/95390/ Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.] jsst Bachan, Bissoondath Maharaj, Sandra Boodlal, Donnie Maharaj, Rean Entrepreneurship. Risk and uncertainty Renewable energy sources The urgent need to mitigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and combat the devastating impacts of climate change has led many countries to focus on renewable energy (RE) transition. This paper explores the extent to which communities can produce RE through community energy (CE). It identifies the barriers and drivers to RE implementation within their community, through local entrepreneurship in Trinidad and Tobago (TT). Through reviewed literature and considering factors unique to TT, a survey instrument was developed, validated, and administered to key stakeholders in communities throughout TT. The survey revealed that the respondents' demographic characteristics were diverse, with a strong sense of belongingness and rootedness to their communities. Economic barriers, particularly the high cost of RE equipment and low electricity cost were identified as the main concerns, while technological barriers for siting solar farms were also noted. A lack of confidence in the system's capability to educate and train in RE technologies was indicated. Local control and participation were well-favored, with a strong acceptance that community owned RE can bring about sustainable employment and add value. Results of the survey revealed that barriers to RE in TT are those of trust even within the communities, the sometimes-unfriendly business environment, and the discouragement created by strong administrative control and bureaucracy. The findings highlight the need to promote and facilitate local control and participation in RE projects to create sustainable employment opportunities. This study suggests the need for policy and regulatory frameworks that support community-based entrepreneurship in the RE sector and encourage the participation of communities in shaping the unavoidable energy transition. Thus, it is useful to inform policy development for CE and adoption of RE among communities in TT. Penerbit PRESS, Universiti Teknologi MARA 2024-03 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/95390/1/95390.pdf Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.]. (2024) Journal of Smart Science and Technology <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/Journal_of_Smart_Science_and_Technology/>, 4 (1): 2. pp. 19-32. ISSN 2785-924X https://jsst.uitm.edu.my/index.php/jsst/index
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topic Entrepreneurship. Risk and uncertainty
Renewable energy sources
spellingShingle Entrepreneurship. Risk and uncertainty
Renewable energy sources
Bachan, Bissoondath
Maharaj, Sandra
Boodlal, Donnie
Maharaj, Rean
Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.]
description The urgent need to mitigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and combat the devastating impacts of climate change has led many countries to focus on renewable energy (RE) transition. This paper explores the extent to which communities can produce RE through community energy (CE). It identifies the barriers and drivers to RE implementation within their community, through local entrepreneurship in Trinidad and Tobago (TT). Through reviewed literature and considering factors unique to TT, a survey instrument was developed, validated, and administered to key stakeholders in communities throughout TT. The survey revealed that the respondents' demographic characteristics were diverse, with a strong sense of belongingness and rootedness to their communities. Economic barriers, particularly the high cost of RE equipment and low electricity cost were identified as the main concerns, while technological barriers for siting solar farms were also noted. A lack of confidence in the system's capability to educate and train in RE technologies was indicated. Local control and participation were well-favored, with a strong acceptance that community owned RE can bring about sustainable employment and add value. Results of the survey revealed that barriers to RE in TT are those of trust even within the communities, the sometimes-unfriendly business environment, and the discouragement created by strong administrative control and bureaucracy. The findings highlight the need to promote and facilitate local control and participation in RE projects to create sustainable employment opportunities. This study suggests the need for policy and regulatory frameworks that support community-based entrepreneurship in the RE sector and encourage the participation of communities in shaping the unavoidable energy transition. Thus, it is useful to inform policy development for CE and adoption of RE among communities in TT.
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author Bachan, Bissoondath
Maharaj, Sandra
Boodlal, Donnie
Maharaj, Rean
author_facet Bachan, Bissoondath
Maharaj, Sandra
Boodlal, Donnie
Maharaj, Rean
author_sort Bachan, Bissoondath
title Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.]
title_short Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.]
title_full Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.]
title_fullStr Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.]
title_full_unstemmed Community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in Trinidad and Tobago / Bissoondath Bachan ... [et al.]
title_sort community entrepreneurship potential for renewable energy adoption in trinidad and tobago / bissoondath bachan ... [et al.]
publisher Penerbit PRESS, Universiti Teknologi MARA
publishDate 2024
url https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/95390/1/95390.pdf
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