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Renewable Energy-Potential, Markets and Strategies Case Studies of Successful Initiatives by Stephen Karekezi and Waeni Kithyoma AFREPREN/FWD Nairobi ,Kenya

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Introduction to the study Overview of energy sector in Africa Potential and Status of Renewables in Africa Success stories of renewable energy in Africa  Geothermal in Kenya  Wind in North Africa  Biogas in Ghana  Cogeneration in Mauritius  KCJ Improved Cookstove • Lessons Learnt • Recommendations

Introduction • Study commissioned by REN21/GTZ • Objectives – Demonstrate Africa’s vast renewable energy (RE) potential – Based on case examples, identify existing barriers that impede RE deployment – Advocate proven approaches, strategies and policy measures for scaling-up renewables • Inputs – Regional papers (East Africa, North Africa, Sahel, West Africa and Southern Africa) – Experts Meeting: Representatives from Uganda, Ghana and Kenya with wide variety of expertise (engineering, economics, law) and experience (academic, government, NGO and private sector) – External reviewers: Representatives from Malaysia/India, USA, UK/Algeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia and South Africa

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