Energy Transition in Colombia: An Implementation Proposal for SMEs

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The energy transition from carbon-based energy sources to renewable energy sources is one of the main objectives for both states and companies in the short and medium term. The aim of this article is to propose a methodological pathway for the implementation of the energy transition in Colombian SMEs, based on the analysis of the climate change and energy transition programs included in Colombia's development plans. The manuscript is logically clear and well-written, and is recommended for publication after minor revisions.

1. The introduction section is too verbose and it is suggested that it be streamlined.

2. The last paragraph of the introduction should highlight the innovation of this paper.

3. The literature review section should summarise and condense the shortcomings of previous work to highlight the importance of this work.

4. If the data in figure 1 are from the literature, a citation should be added to the title of the figure.

5. The discussion section cites a large number of literatures, while the authors' own insights are slightly lacking, and it is recommended that they be strengthened.

6. The conclusions suggest streamlining and focusing on the innovative aspects of this work.

Author Response

Comments 1: The introduction section is too verbose and it is suggested that it be streamlined.

Response 1: Thank you for pointing this out. We agree with this comment. Therefore, we have revised the introduction to be more concise while retaining all necessary information. The revised introduction can be found on pages 1 and 2.

Comments 2: The last paragraph of the introduction should highlight the innovation of this paper.

Response 2: Agree. We have accordingly revised the last paragraph of the introduction to emphasize the innovative aspects of this work. The updated paragraph can be found on page 2.

Comments 3: The literature review section should summarise and condense the shortcomings of previous work to highlight the importance of this work.

Response 3: We have revised the literature review section to summarize and condense the shortcomings of previous work, highlighting the importance of our research. The revisions can be found on pages 3 - 5.

Comments 4: If the data in figure 1 are from the literature, a citation should be added to the title of the figure.

Response 4: The data in figure 1 were obtained through our own analysis using the described search criteria and methodology. Therefore, no additional citation is required. We have clarified this in the figure legend on page 7.

Comments 5: The discussion section cites a large number of literatures, while the authors' own insights are slightly lacking, and it is recommended that they be strengthened.

Response 5: We have revised the discussion section to include more of our own insights, emphasizing the implications of our findings and their broader context. The revised discussion can be found on pages 11-12.

Comments 6: The conclusions suggest streamlining and focusing on the innovative aspects of this work.

Response 6: We have revised the conclusions to streamline and focus on the innovative aspects of our work. The updated conclusions can be found on pages 12-14.

Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Please consider the review comments in this article

Comments for author File: Comments.pdf

Author Response

Comments 1: The research problem should be precisely defined in the paper, as it is quite fuzzy in the present form.

Response 1: We have revised the introduction section to clearly and precisely define the research problem. This addition aims to provide a clear context for the study and enhance the reader's understanding of the research focus. The updated introduction can be found on page 2, lines 85-90.

Comments 2: The research questions that the authors have answered in this article should be presented in the paper.

Response 2: We have included a paragraph in the introduction that explicitly states the research questions addressed in this article. These questions guide the study and are now clearly outlined to ensure they are easily identifiable by the readers. The updated introduction can be found on page 2, lines 85-90.

Comments 3: Accurately identify the contribution of this thesis to the development of science and the potential for practical application of the research results presented in this thesis.

Response 3: We have expanded the conclusions section to accurately identify the contribution of this study to the development of science and its potential practical applications. This section now clearly highlights how our findings advance scientific knowledge and offer practical solutions for the energy transition in Colombian SMEs. The updated conclusions can be found on pages 12-14.