The raging debate on why more Kenyans are embracing alternative energy sources to escape the Kenya Power Limited high tariffs is a timely discourse on the future of an important sector. Energy is a key … read more
There’s no question that regardless of how long the coronavirus lockdown lasts, our global economy will be reeling for some time to come. As businesses pick up the pieces and assess the damage, one thing … read more
The costs, which range between Shs570,000 and Shs3.4m, have been approved by ERA after a policy directive issued by Ministry of Energy allowed financially capable customers to pay electricity connection costs following months of restriction, … read more
In Kenya, the latest debate is around the feasibility of transitioning to rooftop solar and completely retiring grid-connected electricity. The future of Kenya Power as the grid connector remains an urgent question if it is … read more
A year after six environmental organizations from France and Uganda sued oil and gas giant Total for human rights abuses and environmental damage in connection with massive projects in Uganda and Tanzania, the results of … read more
Investment fund manager Climate Fund Managers (CFM) has partnered with the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) to install 200 solar-powered desalination systems in Kitui County, Kenya. The brackish water purification systems will be … read more
Kenya Power has unveiled a solar access programme targeting over 1.3 million customers in a project that will cost over KSh 15 billion The electricity distributor’s latest move came after it emerged more Kenyan companies … read more
Electricity sector players have unveiled an umbrella body that will bring all of them together for the greater good. The Energy Generators and Distributors Association of Uganda (EGADAU) was launched today by the Minister of … read more
Anne Wacera from Strathmore Energy Research Centre points out that the claims that the draft regulations aimed at strangling the sector are founded on sensationalism and are as misleading as the narrative that using solar … read more
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) has partnered with Solar Water Solutions (SWS), to co-finance and co-develop a portfolio of solar-powered desalination installations in Kenya. Under the agreement Climate Investor Two (CI2) will initially co-finance a piloting phase … read more
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