Assessment of pico hydro as an option for off-grid electrification in Kenya

P. Maher, N.P.A. Smith and A.A. Williams

Renewable Energy, 2003, vol. 28, issue 9, 1357-1369

Abstract: This paper discusses off-grid electrification options for low-income households in rural Kenya, where less than 2% are grid connected. The paper outlines the electrical load priorities of rural households and describes how these are supplied at present through centrally charged automotive batteries and solar home systems. The recent introduction of pico hydro schemes (<5 kW) to Kenya is discussed, including details of the implementation of the two community schemes and the costs involved. A comparison is made between pico hydro and solar home systems and conclusions are presented on the way forward for off-grid electrification in Kenya.

Date: 2003
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DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(02)00216-1

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