Power Development Planning Models in East Africa

Authors

  • B.K. Kinyanjui Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
  • A.N. Gitau University of Nairobi; Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya
  • M. K. Mang’oli University of Nairobi; Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya

Keywords:

planning, generation, model, optimization, simulation, load forecast, transmission.

Abstract

Power system planning can be widely viewed as consisting of three
main areas: demand forecasting, generation capacity expansion, and
transmission expansion planning. Power planning involves the deter-
mination of an optimal or least-cost development plan to meet forecast
demand. This article examines power development planning and expan-
sion, and planning models used in East Africa. It focuses on the planning
process in three countries, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, which histori-
cally interrelate in their economic activities across various sectors. The
article seeks to give insight into power development planning with re-
gard to a regional perspective, modeling and simulation, and trends and
practices. It also seeks to elucidate the challenges and opportunities of
integrated generation expansion planning.

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Author Biographies

B.K. Kinyanjui, Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited, Nairobi, Kenya

B.K. Kinyanjui holds an M.S. degree in environmental engineering from the University of Nairobi and is an employee of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited, P.O. Box 30099-0100, Nairobi, Kenya. He is a systems engineer with over 12 years work experience and 5 years research experience in energy-related activities. e-mail: bkinyanjui@kplc.co.ke

A.N. Gitau, University of Nairobi; Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Ayub N. Gitau holds a Ph.D. in agricultural engineering from the University of Nairobi and is a senior lecturer in the University of Nairobi Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, P.O. Box 30197-0100, Nairobi, Kenya. He has over 15 years teaching and research experience in the area of energy, power, and machinery engineering. e-mail: gitauan@yahoo.co.uk

M. K. Mang’oli, University of Nairobi; Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. M.K. Mang’oli holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Nairobi and is a senior lecturer in the University of Nairobi Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, P.O. Box 30197-0100, Nairobi, Kenya. He has over 20 years teaching and research experience in the area of power planning and systems engineering. e-mail mkmangoli@yahoo.com

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Kinyanjui, B. ., Gitau, A. ., & Mang’oli, M. K. . (2023). Power Development Planning Models in East Africa. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 31(1), 43–55. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/19837

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2011: Vol 31 Iss 1 2011-2012

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