Cost-Benefit Analysis and Capacity Assessment for the Management of Electronic Waste in the Off-Grid Renewable Energy Sector in Kenya
The report discusses the establishment of an e-waste management system
Abstract
The Government of Kenya has set out plans to achieve universal energy access by 2020, but with the current electricity generation and grid capacity, only 20% of Kenyans currently have access to electricity. For those reasons, Kenya is one of the most vibrant markets for the solar industry in Africa, with off-grid solar products reaching 15%-20% of households.
The rapid diffusion of off-grid solar products on Kenyan market is also leading also to growing discarded volumes in the coming years. Despite representing approximately 3% of the total volume of e-waste generated in the country they are already present in the waste streams handled by local e-waste recyclers.
The Kenyan government has already developed specific legislation on e-waste, addressing the role and responsibilities of various stakeholders involved and setting the legal framework for operations. Unfortunately, the bill is still not officially adopted and enforced.
The report discusses and provides some key policy recommendations for the final adoption of the bill and the establishment of an e-waste management system. This includes clarification of the role of National Register, its funding, options to establish industry-led Compliance Scheme(s) and a recycling fund to support the initial start-up of the system and/or create incentives for users of off-grid solar products living in remote areas.
This research is part of the ‘Technical Assistance Facility to Deliver Africa Energy Compacts’ programme.
Citation
Magalini, F; Sinha Khetriwal, D; Munyambu, S (2017): Cost-Benefit Analysis and Capacity Assessment for the Management of Electronic Waste (E-Waste) in the Off-Grid Renewable Energy Sector in Kenya; Evidence on Demand
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