Most Active Energy Sector in Africa
Kenya’s Energy sector is among the most active in Africa. Kenya is projected to be the third fastest growing economy globally in 2015 (Bloomberg) and thus energy demand is expected to support this growth trajectory.
Energy Sources
- Biomass
- Hydrocarbons
- Electricity
- Others
Opportunities in the Energy Sector
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Why Kenya for Energy Investment
NATURAL RESOURCES
Proven wind energy potential of as high as 346 W/m2 and speeds of over 6 m/s
Average annual insolation estimated at 4-6 KWh/m2/day
8TH LARGEST GLOBAL PRODUCER OF GEOTHERMAL
14 high temperature potential sites along the rift valley with more that 10,000 MW potential
SUPPORTIVE GOVERNMENT
The government continues to promote energy production through Public-Private-Partnerships
FEED-IN-TARRIFF
FIT for renewable energy projects guarantees a FIT (US$/KWhr) which eliminates pricing risk.
Energy Sector Profile
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Opportunities for Investment In Energy
Opportunities exist in further diversification of Kenya’s Energy mix with focus on renewable energy sources.
Wind
proven potential of as high as 346 W/m2 , Wind speeds of over 6m/s F-I-T of USS 0.011 per kWhr
Solar
Relatively stable off-grid PV market, Insolation estimated at 4-6 kWh/m'/day, Duty and tax exemptions for PV products • fixed F-I-T of USS 0.12 per kWhr for 10MW
Biomass
Co generation using sugarcane bagasse and other agricultural residues, fixed F-I-T of US$ 0.10 per kWhr
Geothermal
Proven potential of as high as 10,000MW along Rift Valley— mennengai, Olkaria & Baringo • multi-purpose— green house, industry, Fixed F-I-T of USS 0.088 per kWhr
Hydro
Potential of 1,000 MIN exists for small hydro power, High potential in tea factories sites, fixed F-I-T of between USS 0.06 and USS 0.12 per kWhr
Biogas
Potential to produce over 130 MW of power, Home to the first grid-connect biogas plant in Africa, Availability of municipal, coffee and sisal waste, Potential to generate slaughter wastes, fixed F-I-T of USS 0.10 per kWhr
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