Huawei Kenya is diving deeper into the renewable energy sector as the country ramps up its momentum towards achieving the target of 100 percent use of clean energy by the year 2030
The firm, said its deputy-CEO Wan Wei, has nosed into the sector with an initial rollout of a new set of solar energy solutions designed for the Kenyan market. The strategic move he noted, is informed by a favorable policy environment that includes a progressive National Energy Policy and institutional regulation with the expected establishment of the Rural Electrical and Renewable Energy Authority.
“We are thrilled to introduce groundbreaking all-scenario solutions in Kenya. We recognize that Kenya has a pent-up demand for renewable energy, with solar potential in Kenya estimated at almost 15000 MW,” said Mr. Wei.
He was speaking during the inaugural Solar Summit in Nairobi, where the firm introduced its new all-scenario smart PV and energy storage solutions. The intelligent solutions enable a low-carbon smart society with clean energy, demonstrating Huawei’s continuous commitment to technological innovation and sustainability.
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As part of achieving 100 percent use of clean energy in the country, the government has an overall roadmap in a bid to ensure more affordable and sustainable electricity for the country’s growing economy.
“Solar PC is playing an increasingly important role in increasing energy access for Kenyans and enhancing the country’s energy security. There are about 1,000 solar PV licensed companies in the country offering more than 100,000 jobs in Kenya,” said Eng. Nickson Bukachi, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Senior Renewable Energy Officer.
Using solar power, the government has ensured the electrification of over 4700 public primary schools and about 50 secondary schools across the county.
With Kenya’s current installed solar capacity at just over 100 MW, the opportunity for investment and growth is immense. The country’s positioning as a major solar market is due to several factors including affordable solar panels, abundant supply of panels, over-reliance on expensive fossil fuels, and the unstable nature of both hydro and wind power generation.
Kenya is seen as an ideal location for producing electricity from solar solutions due to abundant sunshine throughout the year in most parts of the country.
Huawei, said Mr. Wei, will leverage its advanced global renewable energy expertise to design locally adaptable solutions to power the domestic and commercial electrical needs. “Digital infrastructure is one of the core areas whose growth we want to facilitate,” added Mr. Wei.
In its Green Development 2030 report, Huawei expects 80 percent of digital infrastructure to use energy from renewables.
