Report by Republic of Kenya Ministry of Energy

Clean cooking is the most underinvested clean topic, and has a massive impact on almost half a billion people. Read about Kenya's clean cooking approach here.

By: Otto Gunderson

EV chargers are going to become ever more important as costs fall and new vehicles continue to enter the market. Home EV chargers will become a stable for most Americans, as they provide a quicker and more powerful charging option.

By: Otto Gunderson

The work done by WISEe, Women in Sustainable Energy & Entrepreneurship, is combating climate change, gender inequality, and improving electricity access simultaneously. Started in 2015, WISEe leads technical PV training, hands-on installation, and entrepreneurship guidance for Kenyan women entering the renewable industry. Based out of Nairobi, they are looking to spread to all counties in Kenya and have led Solar Pump Irrigation System (SPIS) training in Malawi, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya. Since their founding they have completed 29 trainings and reached over 880 trainees. This has totaled over 16,000 beneficiaries, including students, hospitals, and homes that now have access to electricity.

By: Otto Gunderson

While the US EV market continues to be dominated by ever more advanced passenger vehicles, it is important to remember that the transition to electric vehicles is not a one-size-fits-all path. Consumers in Kenya may find a transition to renewable transportation on two wheels rather than four. Kenya is leading the way in electric motorcycle adoption in East Africa, starting with new government initiatives to replace the roughly 2 million diesel motorcycles currently on the road. Working alongside government policies are a collection of startups that are adapting their bikes specifically to the East African market. These new bikes will replace the heavily used diesel bikes that serve as a primary form of transportation for many Kenyans.