Energy Futures Dialogue: Pushing for removal of barriers to the uptake of Renewable Energy in Kenya
Over the years, a number of barriers and challenges have hindered and slowed the uptake of renewable energy (RE) in Kenya. Some of these can broadly be categorized as administrative challenges, policy design flaws, regulatory shortcomings, corruption and rent-seeking opportunism, financial challenges and technical capacity.
The Energy Reference Group members comprising of expert policy makers, energy leaders, practitioners, private sector, civil society and media representatives convened in Naivasha to share and deliberate upon the policy, financial and market barriers to renewable energy in Kenya.
Read more about the Energy Reference Group, here.
The format of this Energy Reference Group workshop dialogue was of a 'whole system' approach, where key stakeholders and expert are sharing a common platform to discuss progress made in Kenya's energy sector, as well as linkages in and with neighbouring countries.
Where to watch the recording
The 3-day workshop was recorded and is available on our YouTube channel. Access the recording and replay the discussions via the links below:
Day 1, click HERE
Day 2, click HERE
Day 3, click HERE
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