Scaling Renewable Energy Generation & Access in SSA through Feed-in Tariffs

This policy brief examines Kenya's 2012 Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) Policy on Wind, Biomass, Small-Hydro, Geothermal, Biogas, and Solar Resource Generated Electricity as a successful example of catalyzing renewable energy generation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) through long-term and fixed-tariff Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The brief highlights key elements, successes, and shortcomings of the policy and provides recommendations, best practices for adoption, and a call to action for policymakers.