Kenya Aims to Boost Solar Investment to Address Electricity Shortages
Kenya is focusing on increasing solar investments to address electricity shortages following the lifting of a seven-year moratorium on new Power Purchase Agreements. With solar power projected to grow at a 28% annual rate from 2025 to 2027, it is viewed as a quick solution to alleviate load shedding, particularly during peak hours. However, challenges such as solar intermittency and the need for a regulatory framework for energy storage remain.
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Kenya's energy sector is urged to increase solar investments to meet rising power demand following the lifting of a seven-year moratorium on new Power Purchase Agreements in November 2025. Currently, Kenya's energy mix includes 25.9% geothermal, 24.0% hydro, 17.2% thermal, 14.1% solar PV, and 12.0% wind.
Solar power is seen as a quick solution to alleviate load shedding, especially during peak evening hours. The International Energy Association projects a 28% annual growth rate for solar from 2025 to 2027.
Challenges include solar intermittency and the need for a regulatory framework for energy storage solutions. As of June 2025, Kenya's installed capacity was 3,840.8 MW.
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