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Handover Ceremony | KEREA

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Local Solar PV companies come together under the Auspices of the Kenya Renewable Energy Association to support capacity Building of Public Technical Training Institutions to offer Solar PV training. The Kenya Renewable Energy Association convened a handover ceremony on 21. June 2013 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi to acknowledge the contributions made by local solar PV companies, in support of capacity building of public technical training institutions in the country to offer solar PV training. The regula...

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Renewable Sources | KEREA

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Commercial energy is dominated by petroleum and electricity which are the prime movers of the modern sector of the economy. Wood fuel provides energy needs of the traditional sector including rural communities and the majority of urban households. In addition, industry (e.g. food processing, agro-processing and cement) and institutions are also switching from petroleum based fuels or coal to using wood fuel for heating applications. National household electrification rates stand at an average of 22%; 5% ...

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International Business Networking – RE Business and Study Tour to Bavaria, Germany | KEREA

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International Business Networking RE Business and Study Tour to Bavaria, Germany. The objective of the visit was to establish a business-to-business network by initializing contacts between Kenyan and Bavarian companies. The areas covered were: Net Metering – Solar PV, Energy Efficiency in Building (systems and technologies), Industrial Energy Efficiency, Industrial Biomass technologies, Waste to Energy technologies, Co-generation. ERC Renewable Energy Portal.

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Energy Policy and Regulation Highlights | KEREA

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Energy Policy and Regulation Highlights. Gazetting of the Solar PV and Solar Water Heating Regulations and Review of the National Energy Policy. Energy Policy and Regulation Highlights. The Ministry of Energy established a Feed-in Tariff policy (FiT) in 2008 covering wind, small hydro and biomass sources, for plants with capacities not exceeding 50MW,10MW, and 40MW respectively. This was reviewed in 2010 to facilitate accelerated investment in generation from renewable sources, as well as incorporate...

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Wind Energy | KEREA

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Some topography specificities (channelling and hill effects due to the presence of the Rift Valley and various mountain and highland areas) have endowed Kenya with some excellent wind regime areas. Voluntary Accreditation of Solar PV Businesses in Kenya. Responding to Solar PV Regulation. Energy Policy and Regulation Highlights. ERC Renewable Energy Portal.

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Prime Time for Solar in Africa - AFENEX | AFENEX

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Blog – Solar Africa. Prime Time for Solar in Africa. Prime Time for Solar in Africa. On Aug 10, 2013 in Blog. From August 26 to August 28, the city of Johannesburg will host a PV Project Development Conference. The South African solar energy market has recently attracted a lot of attention, and solar power is growing in the country at the fastest rate in the world, grabbing an impressive $4.3 billion in investments in 2012. Even with these positive developments, many barriers still remain. So what needs ...

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Energy - KenInvest

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Envt and Natural Resources. Money Banking and Finance. Geothermal Development Company (GDC). Kenya Electricity Generating Company (Kengen). Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). The policy provides a fixed tariff for electricity generated in grid connected mode. Recent Developments in Kenya Energy Sector. Discovery of Oil in Turkana County. Confirmation of Coal Deposits. Generation of energy using renewable sources such as wind, geothermal and solar sources - Feed in Tariff (FIT) is a policy ...

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Responding to Solar PV Regulation – Solar PV Curriculum Development and Institutionalization | KEREA

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Responding to Solar PV Regulation Solar PV Curriculum Development and Institutionalization. Responding to Solar PV Regulation. A) Class T1, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for single PV module or single battery DC system of up to 100 Wp. B) Class T2, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for medium size PV systems i.e. multiple modules of up to 300 Wp or multiple batteries which may include an inverter. It is on the fou...

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Announcements - WEBMASTERS AFRICA LTD

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Kenya Launches Renewable Energy Portal for Potential Developers. Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Kenya has long recognized the importance of ensuring its citizens access to affordable, environmentally sustainable power. As part of its ongoing effort to diversify Kenya’s energy sources, the Kenya Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has developed a new web-based information portal. Challenges for Renewable Energy Start-ups despite Encouraging Policies. A One-Stop Guide to Renewable Energy Clearances. Through t...

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Bio Fuels | KEREA

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At a time of record oil prices bio-fuels present an opportunity to reduce dependence on volatile global oil markets, create local economic opportunities in agriculture and industry and to improve the environment. Ethanol and bio-diesel are the two main sources of bio-fuels. There is currently no specific legislation on bio-fuels in Kenya, although, the Energy Act 2007 empowers the Minister to promote the development and use of renewable energy technologies including bio-diesel and bio-ethanol. The succes...