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Table of Contents 1
1 Background Information on Feed-in-Tariffs 2
1.1 Feed-in-Tariffs Policy 2
1.2 The Feed-in-Tariff Instrument and its Objectives 2
1.3 Feed-in-Tariffs Summary 2
1.4 Tariffs duration 3
1.5 Purchase Obligations 3
1.6 Summary of the Procedure for Implementation 3
1.7 Feed-in-Tariffs Policy Document 3
2 Purpose of this Guide for Investors 4
3 Expressions of Interest 4
3.1 Objective 4
3.2 Information to be included in the EOI 4
3.2.1 Particulars of the Applicant 4
3.2.2 Project Site Location 5
3.2.3 Site ownership and control 5
3.2.4 Technology 5
3.2.5 Preliminary Project Feasibility Assessment 5
3.2.6 Project Sponsors and Developers 5
3.2.7 Technical Advisors, Experts and Contractors 6
3.2.8 Project Financing 6
3.2.9 Project Development and Implementation 6
4 Detailed Proposals 6
5 Submission of the Expressions of Interest and Proposals 6
6 Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest and Proposals 7
1. In March, 2008,.the Ministry of Energy has formulated, published and has been
implementing a feed-in-tariffs policy for wind, small hydros and biomass resource
generated electricity. In a bid to facilitate accelerated investment in generation from
renewable sources, as well as incorporate other renewable energy resources namely,
geothermal, biogas and solar, the Ministry of Energy deemed it necessary to undertake
a mid-term review of trhe policy, and consequently published the revised Feed in Tariffs
Policy in January, 2010 This policy is aimed at accelerating private sector
investments in electricity generation from Renewable Energy Sources as a
means of diversifying national power sources, enhancing national energy
security, creating employment and income generation.
The power grid connections tariffs applicable are indicated in the table below:
The tariffs which are for power grid interconnections shall apply for Twenty(20)
years.
• The grid system operators shall connect plants generating electricity from
renewable energy sources and guarantee priority purchase, transmission and
distribution of all electricity from renewable energy sources specified in this
document.
• Grid operators shall pay a tariff agreed upon between them and the power
producer subject to the maximum tariffs and maximum capacities specified in
the above table.
• Power Producers and grid system operators may agree by contract to digress
from the priority of purchases, if the plant can thus be better integrated into
the grid system. The parties shall seek approval for such variations from the
Energy Regulatory Commission.
Full details on the feed-in-tariff policy are contained in the policy document available
at the Ministry’s Website www.energy.go.ke. The same can be downloaded free of
charge from the said website.
This guide has been prepared to guide potential investors, who wish to exploit the
investment opportunity presented by the feed-in-tariffs, on how to submit their
applications and the information that should be provided with the expressions of
interest.
3. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
3.1 Objective
The Ministry of Energy is aware that some organizations such as Saccos and Self-
Help groups can not provide some statutory documents in the above list. This will not
affect their applications provided that the other relevant information is provided.
Description of the project site location giving sufficient details to enable the Ministry
of Energy to easily identify the site. Provide the following information:
• Site name
• GPS and/or geographical co-ordinates
• Nearest urban centre
• Location/Division
• Constituency
• District
• Province
Indication of the site ownership. If not the owner, indicate how the project developers
intend to acquire and control the site either through long term lease, buy-out or other
arrangements.
3.2.4 Technology
• Geothermal
• Wind
• Small Hydro
• Biomass
• Biogas
• Solar
Briefly outline the background and profiles of project sponsors and/or developers
Give an outline of the technical advisors or contractors indicating their capability and
experience in similar technology development projects.
4. DETAILED PROPOSALS
Investors whose EOIs are approved will be required to carry out detailed feasibility
studies including environmental and social impact assessments and submit detailed
proposals. Detailed proposals should be considered as the business plans of the
investors and should therefore be detailed enough and be presented in a bankable
format. Detailed proposals should therefore contain all the information sought in
section 3 above and in sufficient detail as they will provide a basis for power
purchase negotiations and agreements.