Journal
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Volume 52, Issue -, Pages 128-146Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2019.07.009
Keywords
Rural electrification; Mini-grid; Geospatial analysis tool; Energy access; Kenya
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This paper undertakes a comprehensive spatial mapping of the existing energy infrastructure in Kenya. With the perspective of the current energy status and local resources, the study develops a rural electrification spatial model for Kenya (RE_RU_KE tool) to identify optimal strategies for the different locations. The model considers the potential of conventional approaches (diesel gensets), clean technologies (solar, wind, hydro mini-grids), hybrid systems and the option of central grid extension to electrify remote areas in Kenya at the lowest possible cost. The model output is contrasted to the national Rural Electrification Master Plan (REM) of Kenya. While both the REM and RE_RU_KE tool target the off-grid rural electrification options, their methodological approaches are intrinsically different. The comparison between both results aims to enable valuable synergies and highlight the potential complementarities that can create added value for stakeholders involved in rural electrification planning. In particular, RE_RU_KE model output highlights the substantial role that renewable energy systems can play in decentralized generation providing universal energy access to rural households at a competitive cost. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of International Energy Initiative.
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