Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e9b16c/kenya_bets_big_on) has announced the addition of new report "Kenya Bets Big on Renewable Energy" to their offering.

Renewable energy sources are expected to witness strong growth in Kenya over the next two decades, as an effort to fulfill the country's rapidly growing energy demand which is driven by economic growth. In 2008, the country has a development plan called The Vision 2030 in place, to ensure the growth of the national economy by focusing on its core infrastructure sector. Under the plan, the Kenyan Ministry of Energy has outlined the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) in 2011 to ensure the growth of the power industry in the country. The broad objective of the plan is to provide an adequate quality supply of energy which is cost effective and affordable, through use of indigenous energy resources with environment conservation ensured.

Fossil fuels for electricity generation are expensive in Kenya, and the country has substantial renewable energy potential to meet the future electricity demand, therefore the development plan primarily focuses on the use of renewable energy sources. The country has geothermal potential of 7,000 MW-10,000 MW, and therefore this renewable source has been given strong focus in the developmental plan. Other renewable sources are also aimed to contribute substantially. The government is encouraging private sector participation to fuel this growth, and foreign aid agencies are also funding renewable energy projects to ensure the growth of the Kenyan renewable energy sector.

Scope

• Analysis of factors ensuring the growth in Renewable Sector
• Analysis for current demand Supply and future demand - supply situation
• Analysis on Policy and Regulatory Development; and Business Environment for Renewable Development
• Analysis of Foreign Aid Fund for renewable and its impacts
• Analysis/suggestion on government approach

Key Topics Covered:

• Kenya Bets Big on Renewable Energy Kenya
• Kenyan Electricity Sector to Grow Under The Vision 2030
• The Installed Capacity is Sufficient for Present Demand, but Capacity Must be Augmented to Cater for Future Demand
• Policy and Regulatory Development; and Business Environment for Renewable Development
• Renewable Energy Development under Foreign Aid Fund
• Government Must Tackle All Barriers with Good Planning and Strategies

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