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Energy
The case for writing smart-grid functions into Kenya's national grid code.
Energy
Early signs of a market for energy storage in Kenya.
Energy
State-funded mini-grids leave little room for Kenya's private developers.
Energy
The obstacles facing independent power producers across East Africa.
Energy
Local-content rules and what they mean for renewable projects in Africa.
Energy
Why Kenyan universities struggle to adopt renewable power on campus.