Climate Change Impact on Solar Power Generation: A Sustainable Energy Planning Perspective for Kenya

October 31, 2023  |  Vol.9, No.10  |  PP. 181-195  | PDF

AUTHORS:

Chisika Sylvester Ngome, International School of Urban Science, University of Seoul, Republic of Korea

Chunho Yeom, International School of Urban Science, University of Seoul, Korea

KEYWORDS:

Climate Change, Content Analysis, Energy Security, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development

Abstract

In the wake of the rising impacts of climate change, solar energy is poised to be crucial in the future of global energy security and sustainable development. However, in developing countries such as Kenya, there are limited studies on the consequences of climate change on solar power generation. This study was conducted with the aim of assessing how climate change affects solar power generation in Kenya, with the goal of informing strategies to bolster its resilience, adaptability, and overall energy planning. From the theoretical background of sustainable development, the research utilized a case study design using secondary data sources to unveil multifaceted aspects. Key secondary data examined included key policy documents and other documents retrieved from official websites. Through document content analysis, the evaluation focused on the vulnerability of solar power resources to climate change impacts by categorizing the findings into three main themes: the impact of climate change on solar energy generation, strategies for mitigation and adaptation, and policy implications for Kenya's overall energy planning. The results revealed a pressing need for explicit studies on how climate change affects solar power generation in Kenya. Estimating these potential impacts is crucial to ensuring the security, reliability, and sustainability of solar energy resources. Recommendations included pursuing adaptation strategies and technological innovations, such as integrating solar energy with other sources, while also expanding feed-in tariff incentives and policy interventions that promote sustainable solar energy utilization and further research. By implementing these measures, Kenya can enhance the long-term viability and resilience of solar energy in the face of a changing climate.

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Citations:

APA:
Ngome, C. S., Yeom. C. H., (2023). Climate Change Impact on Solar Power Generation: A Sustainable Energy Planning Perspective for Kenya. Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange (APJCRI), ISSN: 2508-9080 (Print); 2671-5325 (Online), KCTRS, 9(10), 181-195. doi: 10.47116/apjcri.2023.10.16.

MLA:
Ngome, Chisika Sylvester, et al. “Climate Change Impact on Solar Power Generation: A Sustainable Energy Planning Perspective for Kenya.” Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange, ISSN: 2508-9080 (Print); 2671-5325 (Online), KCTRS, vol. 9, no. 10, 2023, pp. 181-195. APJCRI, http://apjcriweb.org/content/vol9no10/16.html.

IEEE:
[1] C. S. Ngome, C. H. Yeom, “Climate Change Impact on Solar Power Generation: A Sustainable Energy Planning Perspective for Kenya.” Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange (APJCRI), ISSN: 2508-9080 (Print); 2671-5325 (Online), KCTRS, vol. 9, no. 10, pp. 181-195, October 2023.