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Application of GIS in Sub-National Energy Planning in Kenya – Integrating Primary Data Into a Least-Cost Electrification Model Using OnSSET (Case Study of Narok County, Kenya)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper discussed how GIS data and analysis contributes to the process of energy planning. It describes the methodology used to deliver some key outputs and analysis done when coming up with the Narok County Energy Plan. The paper provides an overview of how GIS data analytics and methodologies were used to present data-driven and evidence based spatial solutions to meet the energy demands for universal access to electricity in the County.

DOI: 10.46830/wripn.23.00040

Authors: Douglas Ronoh Ronoh, Mentis Mentis, Sarah Odera, Tom Sego, Cornelius Tanui

Language: English

Topic: Integrated Energy Systems Optimization

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4408654422

FWCI: 0.231

Cites: 2

Cited by: 1

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