CleanTechnica•3 days ago
The Next Big Thing In Kenya’s Electric Mobility Sector — Electric Cars (Part 1: Charging Infrastructure)
Key Takeaway
The rapid growth of electric vehicles in Kenya presents a significant and expanding new electricity demand, creating opportunities for power developers and IPPs to invest in generation, charging infrastructure, and grid solutions.
AI Summary
- •Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing steady growth, particularly in the electric motorcycle segment, indicating a nascent but expanding demand for charging infrastructure.
- •The observed increase in electricity consumption linked to EVs signals a growing new load source for the grid, creating opportunities for power developers and IPPs.
- •The focus on 'Charging Infrastructure' highlights an emerging need for investment in new grid connections, distributed energy resources, and potentially grid upgrades to support EV charging demand.
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Article Content
The number of electric vehicles in Kenya has been increasing steadily over the last few years, and there are now signs of significant growth in certain vehicle segments such as the electric motorcycle sector. One of the key indicators is the growth observed in electricity consumption attributed to electric vehicles. ... [continued] The post The Next Big Thing In Kenya’s Electric Mobility Sector — Electric Cars (Part 1: Charging Infrastructure) appeared first on CleanTechnica .