Roll Out of Sustainable Solar Energy in Spatial Planning: A Focal Lens of Maseru, Lesotho

Nthunya, Jonase and Gumbo, Trynos and Kalaoane, Retsepile and Mbatha, Siphiwe (2025) Roll Out of Sustainable Solar Energy in Spatial Planning: A Focal Lens of Maseru, Lesotho. EVERYBODY PLANS ... SOMETIMES. Cherish Heritage, Plan Now, Create a Better Future! Proceedings of REAL CORP 2026, 31st International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 805-810. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

The global energy crisis disproportionately affects Sub-Saharan Africa, with Maseru, Lesotho, facing rising urban energy demand, unregulated spatial growth, socio-economic inequalities, and reliance on imported electricity. Despite high solar potential, solar energy remains underutilized and poorly integrated into urban planning. This study employs a PRISMA-guided systematic review and VOSviewer bibliometric analysis to identify research trends, policy gaps, and best practices in solar energy and spatial planning. Findings highlight the potential of decentralized solutions, including rooftop solar and solar-powered public infrastructure, to enhance local energy resilience. The study offers evidence-based recommendations to inform policy frameworks aligned with SDG 7 and SDG 11, promoting renewable energy adoption and advancing a just and sustainable urban energy transition in Maseru.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Climate change, State Owned Enterprises, Just Energy Transition, Fossil fuel Dependence, Public engagement
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Depositing User:	The CORP Team
Date Deposited:	08 Apr 2026 17:34
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2026 17:34
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1348

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