DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MEETING ENERGY DEMAND IN KENYA

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  • Kiprop Eliud
    Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan
  • Matsui Kenichi
    Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba,Japan
  • Karanja Joseph M.
    Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan
  • Andole Hesborn
    Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan
  • Maundu Nicholas
    Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya

Abstract

Rapid population and economic growth in Kenya have resulted in rapid rise in energy demand. The main challenge facing the government is how to meet increasing demand in spite of environmental and budgetary constraints. This paper argues that demand side management and smart grid are the most suitable approaches to the future power demands in Kenya. It raises a question as to whether Kenya’s current energy supply capacity can meet current power demand without installing additional power plants. It concludes that with demand side and smart grid management practices, Kenya may meet its current demand from current installed capacity.

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1390564238118542720
  • NII Article ID
    130007610318
  • DOI
    10.24752/gre.1.0_18
  • ISSN
    24340871
  • Text Lang
    en
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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    Disallowed

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