Energising local economies: experiences of solar start-ups in Kenya’s small-scale fishing and agriculture sectors
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
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Abstract: This paper looks at what new solar start-ups are doing to promote productive energy use in the fishing, agriculture and service sectors. It asks what specific productive energy needs the projects are targeting — such as cold storage for fish caught in Lake Victoria — and how they address the various barriers that prevent communities from fulfilling those needs. The six case studies include microgrids, irrigation pumps and multi-service energy hubs.
Author:
Sarah Best
Theme/Sector:
Energy and Fuels, Fisheries, Agriculture and Food Systems, Solar Energy
Year
2016