Renewable energy accounts for over 70 per cent of Kenya’s installed capacity compared to the world average of 24 per cent, according to the Ministry of Energy. By LEONARD ONYANGOMore by this AuthorKenya is among the top 10 countries with the largest geothermal power capacity worldwide, a report released on Monday shows. RENEWABLE ENERGYRenewable energy accounts for over 70 per cent of Kenya’s installed capacity compared to the world average of 24 per cent, according to the Ministry of Energy. GLOBAL TRANSITIONREN21 – supported by United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) – is a global renewable energy policy network that aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, policy development and joint action towards a rapid global transition to renewable energy. The report also indicates that about 9 million households in Kenya have access to off-grid renewable energy.

Source: Daily Nation June 05, 2018 21:56 UTC