Blackouts and green energy adoption: Evidence from Kenya

This study investigates willingness to pay for solar products among small businesses in Nakuru County, Kenya

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
8 May 2025
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
4 February 2025
Authors:
Zhang, J., Shu, Y. and Oluoch, W.

Abstract

Despite its benefits, solar is under adopted due to credit constraints and limited willingness to pay (WTP). The authors evaluate the effectiveness of down payment subsidies versus repayment subsidies in facilitating adoption. Their findings indicate that both subsidy types increase adoption rates, with liquidity-constrained firms particularly responsive to financial support.

This paper is part of the Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme.

Citation

Zhang J and others. ‘Blackouts and green energy adoption: Evidence from Kenya’ PEDL Research Note, 2025

Blackouts and green energy adoption: Evidence from Kenya

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