Enforcement of Access to Effective Technical Support Services in the Kenyan Solar Energy System
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Date
2019
Authors
Mugo, Jackbed Gakii
Muguthu, Joseph N.
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JENRR
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Energy is the prime mover of development cutting across industrialisation, manufacturing and
residential consumption. Recently, Kenya, being ranked high among the most developed countries
in Africa, has mapped way for embracement of renewable energy technology with increasing
debate on sustainable development and environmental issues associated with fossil fuels, as the
prime energy sources.
Generally, Kenya is making efforts to Scale - Up renewable energy programs via construction of
stand-alone solutions as well as various types of mini - grids. However, a common problem cutting
across all these consumers is quick failure of such projects with very little access to technical
solutions or none at all. Substantial developments in solar energy in Kenya, as one of the
renewable energy sources, has been mainly challenged by lack of effective capacity building and poor technical support. This cuts across both domestic systems as well as the most rising aspect of
small and medium sized minigrids.
This paper aims at investigating the leading role of access to viable technical support services in
mitigating solar energy adoption challenges. The paper focuses on challenges faced by small and
medium sized consumers in search for technical advice and support prior to purchase, during
installation and after purchase and installation stages. The research conducted survey via
questionnaries, analyzed data obtained, identified technical support factors in order of priority and
gives adaptable recommendation for the state in ensuring that solar projects are sustainable and
that customers find value for their money.
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Mugo, J. G., & Muguthu, J. N. (2019). Enforcement of Access to Effective Technical Support Services in the Kenyan Solar Energy System. Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 3(1), 1-6.