Enacted in 2008, the first Kenyan feed-in-tariffs (FIT) policy only included wind, hydropower and bioenergy generated electricity. In January 2010, the Kenyan government published its new feed-in-tariffs (FIT) to provide investment security to renewable electricity generators, reduce administrative and transaction costs and encourage private investors. The 2010 version of the FIT modifies the existing 2008 tariffs and includes geothermal, solar and biogas generated electricity. The 2010 tariffs apply to grid-connected plants and are valid for a 20-year period from the beginning of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
This event will address:
• The current trends in PPA negotiations and mitigation/allocation of risk to ensure bankability of PPAs/projects;
• Discuss the current government policy on providing letters of support to project developers/financing parties;
• Consider the experience of other African markets in developing their feed in tariff policies;
• Consider the experience of various sponsors and developers in developing projects under the FIT policy.
07:00 Registration and Networking Breakfast
08:00 Welcome & Introduction
Njau Mukuha, Partner, Coulson Harney
08:10 Keynote Address
Christian Wright, Head of Business Development, East Africa, Globeleq
08:30 Panel Discussion
Moderator: Njau Mukuha, Partner, Coulson Harney
Panellists:
Christian Wright, Head of Business Development, East Africa, Globeleq
Patrick Mawala, Manager, Energy Purchase & Regulatory Affairs, Kenya Power
Mohamed Osman, Director, Idea Power Group
Ralph Gunn, Head of Debt Products East Africa, Stanbic
Daryn Webb, Head of Project Finance, Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group
Question & Answer Session
09:30 Closing Remarks from Coulson Harney
09.35 IPFA Update
IPFA East Africa Council Member
For event enquiries, please contact Carrie Reid creid@ipfa.org
