Renewable Energy-Potential, Markets and
Strategies
Case Studies of Successful Initiatives
by
Stephen Karekezi and Waeni Kithyoma
AFREPREN/FWD
Nairobi ,Kenya
Outline
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Introduction to the study
Overview of energy sector in Africa
Potential and Status of Renewables in Africa
Success stories of renewable energy in Africa
 Geothermal in Kenya
 Wind in North Africa
 Biogas in Ghana
 Cogeneration in Mauritius
 KCJ Improved Cookstove
• Lessons Learnt
• Recommendations
Introduction
• Study commissioned by REN21/GTZ
• Objectives
– Demonstrate Africa’s vast renewable energy (RE) potential
– Based on case examples, identify existing barriers that impede RE
deployment
– Advocate proven approaches, strategies and policy measures for
scaling-up renewables
• Inputs
– Regional papers (East Africa, North Africa, Sahel, West Africa and
Southern Africa)
– Experts Meeting: Representatives from Uganda, Ghana and Kenya
with wide variety of expertise (engineering, economics, law) and
experience (academic, government, NGO and private sector)
– External reviewers: Representatives from Malaysia/India, USA,
UK/Algeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia and South Africa
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