Harnessing geothermal energy: The case of Kenya

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2013
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Case Study
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
1 January 2013
Authors:
Rivard, B. and Kollikho, P.

Abstract

Kenya鈥檚 heavy reliance on hydroelectricity production has made the country vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as drought and erratic rainfall patterns. Kenya needs to develop a more resilient and stable supply of electricity, while rapidly developing its base load of electricity production to meet growing demand. Although the path of least resistance would be to expand its fossil fuel-based thermal production, Kenya鈥檚 Vision 20301 strategy places priority on low-carbon development including renewable energy development 鈥� with geothermal playing a critical role.

Citation

Anon. Harnessing geothermal energy: The case of Kenya. Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), (2013) 6 pp. [Inside Stories on climate compatible development]

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