Renewable Energy in Kenya (GIZ) - Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy in Kenya
An overview of projects and work from the German Technical Cooperation (TC) implemented by GIZ regarding Energy, Transport and Climate Change
The TC projects contribute to achieve the overall objective of the German Development Cooperation Program: "The modernization of the renewable energy sector contributes to sustainable economic development, improving the quality of life of the population and achieving Kenya's climate targets".
Power System Readiness for Variable Renewable Energies (vRE)
OBJECTIVE: Improve the preconditions for system-friendly and cost-efficient integration of Variable Renewable Energies (VRE) in the Kenyan electricity grid.
2019 - 2023
- Energy policy - Improve capacities to prepare technical facts / statements for policy and public dialogues on VRE power system integration. Download Webinars:
- Energy planning - Improve analytical and planning capacities to increase the power system’s VRE-readiness.
- Regulations - Support EPRA to improve regulatory capacities for increasing the power system’s technical and economical VRE-readiness.
- Operations - Provide developers, power plant and grid operators with up-to-date expertise for the VRE - compatible design and operation of the power system.
Energy Solutions for Displacement Settings in Kenya (ESDS)
OBJECTIVE: strengthening the Turkana County Government to implement KISEDP focusing on access to sustainable and affordable energy solutions through promotion of market-based approaches. 2019 - 2022
- Policy - Energy county policy and sector plan, capacity development and coordination within Turkana County Government.
- Electricity Supply - Higher-tier electricity supply to refugees, host communities and institutions in Turkana West sub-county – expansion of Kalobeyei Settlement mini-grid and extension of distribution network (village 1,2 and 3).
- RE Supply - Renewable energy supply within UNHCR compound and infrastructure in the camp/settlement;
IMPACTS: Studies, training and policy advice have been made available to partners, energy planning has been improved and capacities have been strengthened.
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IMPACTS: Studies, training and policy advice have been made available to partners, energy planning has been improved and capacities have been strengthened.
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IMPACT: 905 small businesses and 903 social institutions have been reached, in the refugee camp in Kakuma three health facilities, 26,500 refugees and about 2,200 residents of the host community have gained access to a reliable energy supply.
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