Kenya is constructing solar-powered\nminigrids in off-grid regions as it races to beat its target of achieving\nuniversal access in the next two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Energy Cabinet Secretary\nCharles Keter said the country\u2019s power connectivity rate stands at 75 percent\nwith the remaining quarter of the population set to access electricity through\na combination of grid connections, mini grids and standalone solar kits. Kenya\nhas set an ambitious target of achieving universal power access by 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhile we\u2019re going to\nincrease grid connections this year, in northern Kenya and parts of the coast\nthat are off-the grid, we\u2019re investing in mini grids that run on wind and\nsolar. We have a $150 million (Sh15 billion) facility funded by the World Bank\nto capture every Kenyan that is yet to be connected wherever they are,\u201d Keter\nsaid at a renewable energy conference at Strathmore University in Nairobi. The\nevent was jointly organised by the Embassy of Italy and the RES4Africa\nFoundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Bank-funded\nelectrification campaign is under the Kenya-Off-Grid Solar\nAccess Project (Kosap), which involves construction of solar-powered mini\ngrids, rollout of clean cooking stoves and solar-powered boreholes. The\ntargeted counties include West Pokot, Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit,\nMandera, Wajir, Garrisa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta and\nNarok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, Kenya\u2019s generation\nmix is 93 percent green, comprising geothermal, hydropower, wind and solar.\nKeter said the country is marching to hit the 100 percent sweet spot by 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the country\u2019s policy and legal framework\naround renewable energy was investor-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe regulatory framework and policy created by\nthe Energy Act of 2019 has made it very favorable for investors,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Strathmore conference\naims to explore research areas, innovation and investment options around\nrenewables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRenewables are a cornerstone\nin the strategy against climate change at the same time representing key\ncomponent in fostering sustainable development. In this crucial sector, Italy\nand Kenya can establish a win-win partnership,\u201d the Ambassador of Italy to\nKenya Alberto Pieri said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On his part, RES4Africa\nFoundation secretary general Roberto Vigotti said: \u201cAlready four years have\ngone by since RES4Africa launched the Kenya Programme, and it\u2019s incredible to\nnotice the remarkable progress the country has undertaken to unlock its\nrenewable energy potential. We have witnessed the fruitful efforts that have\nbeen made since our last visit in 2018, in order to attract private investments\nfor renewable projects.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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