RESEARCH 28 RESEARCH The policy opportunities and growth of Renewable Energy Technologies in South Africa: A case study of uMhlathuze Municipality, Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Author’s Note: Chapter 1: Introduction 3 1.1 Background of the Study 4 1.2 Problem Statement 5 1.3 Research Aims and Objectives 5 1.4 Research Question 6 1.5 Significance of the Study 6 1.6 Limitations of the Study 6 Chapter 2: Literature Review 8 2.1 Introduction 8 2.2 The municipal dilemma 8 2.3 Review of the Literature 9 2.4 A