This short open access book investigates the role of renewable energy in East Africa to provide
policy-relevant inputs for the achievement of a cost-effective electrification process in the
region. For each country the authors review the current situation in the domestic power sector
adopt a GIS-based approach to plot renewable energy resources potential and review currently
planned projects and projects under development as well as the key domestic renewables
regulations. Based on such information least-cost 100% electrification scenarios by 2030 are
then modelled and comparative results over the required capacity additions and investment are
reported and discussed. The authors also inquire into some of the key technological economic
policy cooperation and financing challenges to the development of a portfolio of renewables
to promote energy access in a sustainable way including a discussion of the challenges and
opportunities that might stem from the interaction between local RE potential and natural gas
resources currently under development in the region. To conclude policy recommendations based
on the book¿s results and targeted at international cooperation and development institutions
local policymakers and private stakeholders in the region are elaborated.
