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Solar energy in Kenya

Energy Access Explorer: An open access tool to enable data-driven energy planning

Case study Energy, State and State Fragility initiative

Effectively expanding energy access to unconnected and under-served communities relies on informed energy planning, which requires up-to-date data and fit-for-purpose analytical tools.

Authors

Sarah Logan

Researcher

The Energy Access Explorer is an online, open-source, interactive platform that combines and analyses geospatial datasets on energy supply, demand, and locational factors to identify high priority areas for energy access interventions.

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