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Energy Access

In line with the ambitions of UN SDG7, our research on energy access aims to understand and foster the transition towards sustainable, low-carbon energy systems in Kenya and the broader region. Central to our work is the “energy complex,” which encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of energy.

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Our primary goal is to produce research that is both relevant and actionable for a diverse range of stakeholders, including policymakers, the private sector, civil society, local communities, and households. We focus on bridging the gap between research output and practical application, effectively addressing societal challenges and making a tangible impact on sustainable development. We use sophisticated tools and techniques—both qualitative and quantitative—to analyse empirical data, advancing both theory and practice in the energy domain. We work in multidisciplinary teams to study energy access challenges, and collaboration is central to our efforts. We work closely with a variety of stakeholders—including households, the private sector, civil society, development partners, and government agencies—both locally and internationally.

Our Work

Our work so far has focused on energy planning, electrification—both on-grid and off-grid through mini-grids and solar home systems, cooking fuels and technologies, and e-mobility. This research spans various energy sources and technologies. Our approach goes beyond technical and financial aspects, addressing the socio-cultural and political dimensions of energy access, while prioritising themes such as frugality, justice and inclusion, resilience, innovation and sustainability. We explore how targeted policy and private-sector interventions can transform energy access, contributing to the ongoing discourse on development and climate change.

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Projects Under Energy Access

Building Innovation Systems to facilitate Transformations in Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS)

Sustainability, Inclusivity and Governance of Mini-grids in Africa

Electric Cooking in Urban Informal Settlements

Integration of Centralised and Decentralised Energy Systems in Kenya: a Political Economy Analysis

Kenya National Electric Cooking Study and Strategy (KNeCS)

Energy Transitions in Informal Settlements in Kenya

 

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