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By Loise Anono What is Energy Management The appropriate use of energy without interfering with normal services and production. How is Energy Management achieved : Energy management is achieved by a company or an individual through the following : Importance of Energy Management

By Mary Korir Soft skills are often overlooked in technical industries like energy, but they are crucial for professional success in this competitive field. From effective communication and problem-solving to leadership and teamwork, mastering soft skills can set you apart from your peers and help…

By Eleen Korir In recent years, the renewable energy sector has emerged as a promising industry that not only offers solutions to environmental challenges but also presents significant opportunities for economic growth and job creation. In Africa, where the youth population is booming, harnessing…

By Monica Ngage Value Added Tax (VAT) is a term you've probably heard tossed around, especially when making purchases or running a business. But what exactly is VAT, and how does it affect you? In this blog, we'll break down VAT in simple terms, explaining the tax burden and who ultimately pays…

By Sherida Magomere With the exciting prospects for a cleaner and more sustainable future, the renewable energy sector is leading innovation and advancement in the field. But in spite of its potential, the sector has a stark gender gap that prevents it from expanding. Women who were once seen as…

By Karen Thuranira As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it becomes increasingly crucial for each generation to play its part in fostering a cleaner and greener planet. In this endeavor, the youth in developing countries, especially millennials and Generation Z, are…

By Eleen Korir What is internship? An internship refers to a temporary work arrangement where individuals, often students or recent graduates, work at an organization or company to gain practical experience in a particular field. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and they typically last for a…

In developing countries malnutrition is a significant challenge affecting millions of people, particularlychildren. Researchers have been working on developing protein- and dietary fiber-enriched,micronutrient-fortified snacks using extrusion technology to address this issue. Corn, soybean,…

BY COSTINE OYOO Many young people finish their studies in campus and wonder what exactly they will do in their workplace. It’s a state of confusion and anxiety on what awaits and you wonder from the numerous theories you started learning in first year until graduation, which one will be…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Energy management in houses has become an increasingly important topic in recent years due to the growing concern over climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions. The management of energy consumption in households can have a significant impact on the environment,…

By Catherine Njeri My debut into the energy space didn’t start with YEEP (Youth in Energy Empowerment Program), but with my Undergrad in Energy Technology. Admittedly, I got into it for all the wrong reasons, chief among them being that I wouldn’t have a lot of classmates to contend with, which…

By Emily Gitonga “We only have one planet so take good care of it.” “The world will get to neutrality if we all take part in identifying areas, we can reduce our carbon footprint.” These are some of the phrases we find and hear from different digital platforms that share information on the…

By Carolyne Gathuru The World Energy Day 2022 theme around which the different WED activities are aligned is “Empowering Energy independence in Africa: Enabling Rural &Urban Renewable Energy Awareness, Access, and Affordability” It is a subject matter whose time is due and around which discussions…

By Linet Njeri I did a brief stint in the manufacturing sector as a brand manager. I was surprised one day to hear some banter between fellow brand managers on how pleased they were to see litter of their brand. For them, it was an indication that people were buying and using their brand as [...]

BY ELEEN KORIR Clean cooking involves the use of fuels that does not cause indoor air pollution and whose emissions meet the WHO guidelines mainly at the point if use. Some of the options that are clean at point-of-use include electricity, gas, ethanol, solar, and the highest performing biomass…

BY RUTH CAROL ATIENO The youth of today will be the champions of tomorrow. We must involve them fully in the march towards a cleaner and greener planet. The good thing is that the youth in the energy sector these days are very eager and willing to be informed and to be involved. The question [...]

BY EMILY GITONGA For the longest time industries have been celebrated for making great impact in the energy industry, however specific individual recognition has not been embraced much. World Energy Day Foundation has taken the initiative to incorporate the recognition and celebration of energy…

By Cindy Muriithi Favored and blessed to take part of Youth in Energy Empowerment Program the experience so far is nothing short of awesome. I went back to the basics of thermal and electrical systems whose usage of electrical power is very high and are always in operation in most industries. The…

By Sephan Ogola Finally it came to our view, just across the railway line lay an ancient looking building with the words Tamuwa boldly painted across its wall by the black gate. Few kilometers behind it lay a breathtaking view of an imposing array of hills which I would later learn are called the…

INTO THE DEEP-END. READY, SET…SWIM! By Richard Ojunga If we were all born with fins like most water dwellers, then we’d probably have an easier time navigating through water. Unless there is a fish out there reading this, finding yourself alone in the middle of a bottomless mass of water…

By Gloria Maruti It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. As a fresh graduate eager to venture into the working society, I was ready to take the first step in my career when an opportunity to join the Youth in Energy Empowerment Program(YEEP) presented itself. It…

By Cherrily Shikweya Nothing prepares you for the experience that awaits you in anything you do for the first time or places you visit for the first time, and the associated excitement, anxiety, new people, new environment, and the new routine. It was no different when I got an internship…

By Gideon Omangi On 3rd May, the ship left the yard, to test the wild waters, to prove itself and the workmanship of its builders. I can also say troops were sent into war, each to his front in the battle. Better still, the treasure hunt began; trained and skilled, the hunters broke forth seeking…

By Nelson Simanto This year has been full of wonderful and new experiences courtesy of the YEEP (Youth in Energy Empowerment Program). I have gotten the chance to experience what the future holds for my energy management career which is one of my dreams. I have also had a chance to learn firsthand…

By Patrick Kanyuira It is always a dream come true for any student to finally join the working class, mainly with the zeal and aim to gain the mostly coveted thing-the practicability of your class work. I was too in such bandwagon not long ago. After the vigorous class training, now the mantle was…

By Emily Gitonga Young people in Africa have been struggling in the Energy space to acquire internships and experience that are often prerequisites for entry into the job market. They have also been as well as struggling with the barrier to entry that is financial constraint with regards to doing…

By Monica Ngage Majority of the Kenyan population are the youth who account for around 75% of the total population. Most of these have freshly graduated from universities and colleges. They face a challenge of unemployment with many employers terming them as half-baked during interviews. If this…

BY ELEEN KORIR This trend seems to be common across the globe, e.g. in the United Kingdom, according to Engineering UK report, (2018) : 12.37% of all engineers are women in the UK. 21.80% women work in the engineering sector (incl. engineers) 46.4% of girls 11-14 would consider a career in…

By Sephan Ogola I find the phrase: “That is what we usually do, and it works” not only naïve but also dangerous. It exhibits primitive contentment, carelessness and perhaps even irresponsibility. Consequently, invention and innovation are inhibited and without growth and development, humanity is…

By Richard Ojunga “WASTING ELECTRICITY”? I remember when I was younger, I used to play a certain game. This was probably the hardest game I have ever had to play, and what made it harder was the fact that it was ‘prohibited’. Let’s call this game Faster than light. Basically, what one had to do…

BY EMILY GITONGA The economy today is very much concerned with full employment. Professional institutions have grown in numbers over the past years, offering courses and training programmes in different fields. Despite this, the reality is employability of the young people considered qualified…

BY KAREN THURANIRA For many professionals in the energy space, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a dream killer. The pandemic has resulted in a big economic recession that has negatively affected people’s mental health. A report released by the Kenyan National Bureau of Statistics on 1st Sept 2020,…

BY PETER ACHIENG “The future of humanity and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today’s younger generation who will pass the torch to future generations. “ (United Nations, General Assembly, 2015b, para. 53) Today, there are 1.9 billion young people aged 18 to 29 years,…

BY LIZ NYUKURI The world is in a race to combat climate change impacts with adoption of measures to drastically reduce emissions now more urgent than ever. Emissions anywhere affects people everywhere regardless of borders and boundaries. Africa contributes the least to global warming yet is…

BY ELEEN KORIR In the recent past, we put out and advertisement on our social media pages for an energy engineer intern to join our very energized team. In less than one week, we had an overwhelming close to 200 applications coming in from across various engineering fields within and beyond the…

BY CAROLYNE GATHURU As part of the need to provide learning and development opportunities to the youth in the engineering space, Eenovators Ltd put out an ad for an Energy Internship opportunity to join the Eenovators Technical Team. The call for an intern was placed on the Eenovators’ social…

Anonymous Valentine Date BY MONICA NGAGE Its valentines 2021 and Eenovators family is not left behind. A week to valentine’s day , our meeting chairperson led us in an activity which would lead us to expressing love and appreciating each other. You can bear me witness this came in handy as most of…

BY RUTH CAROL ATIENO We all have specific morning routines that we follow every morning when we get out of bed. But are you conserving energy in the process? In today's blog I will give you very simple tips that you can add to your morning routine to make it energy efficient. Take Shorter Showers…

A Consumer’s Perspective On What Actually Convinces Him To Buy Energy Efficient Appliances For His Home. By Eugene Omondi As someone who has tried to talk about energy efficiency in front of an audience [one that was forced to sit and listen], I must admit that it is difficult not to start…

By Eleen Korir In the recent past here in Kenya, there has been articles indicating complaints by the electricity distributor, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), concerning the increased migration from the grid by its clients to solar energy, read more, there’s a clear indication that most…

By Martin Ochieng The information from this article draws from data collected by a real-time energy monitoring system on a client’s premises. The audit team was able to identify a couple of issues based on the operation of a 37kW load-unload compressor with an inbuilt dryer. Data collection and…

By Carolyne Gathuru The world continues to be taken by storm by the #JerusalemaChallenge, that has served to transcend borders and boundaries globally, with uploads from people of all walks of life taking on the new craze. Eenovators was not left out of it and in the spirit of celebrating Customer…

By Eleen Korir According to ISO, Energy consumption and use across the globe continues to increase and has more than doubled in the last 40 years. This energy consumption is projected to increase a further 30% by 2040. While this is happening, there is an increase in greenhouse gas emissions…

By Linet Njeri I first heard of the term green recovery during one of the World Energy Day Round tables on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Optimization. It was mentioned by one of the speakers, Lisa Reynolds, the CEO of Green Buildings and Design Group based in South Africa. She described…

By Monica Ngage With the COVID-19 causing a sudden change of events, there is much adjustments that is needed. Trying to cope with and manage these changes often come with stress. We have seen people losing their jobs, others dealing with pay cuts and the few lucky ones working from homes. These…

By Liz Nekesa Fan system refers to all components attached to a fan, for example an industrial fan system may include, fume hoods, ductwork, control dampers, filters, motors, belts drive and other electrical connections. Fan system performance optimization is mostly overlooked yet it can offer…

By Ruth Carol You must be wondering how the two terms, online shopping and the environment, ended up in one sentence. Well, this is because almost all human behaviors have an effect on the environment. With the current COVID-19 pandemic situation in the world and people minimizing movements,…

By Ruth Carol Atieno The use of electric vehicles is very popular in the western countries such as the USA, Germany and Netherlands as a way to curb carbon emission. The whole world will soon switch to electric cars and Kenya will not be left behind. This is after the Kenya Electricity Generating…

By Martin Ochieng The energy space is a unique one by all definitions of the term. This space is one of the very few professional occupations where the professional in question has to sell an element of faith to the client. The profession requires engineers to adequately communicate the potential…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Is Kenya going nuclear? Well definitely yes and this is after Kenya’s nuclear agency submitted impact studies for a $5 billion power plant, and said it’s on target to make and begin operation in about seven years. According to the report on the National Environment Management…

By Monica Ngage The current increase in pollution has greatly contributed to climate change, therefore, there’s need to shift to clean and renewable sources of energy. There exists several sources of renewable energy. However, whenever renewable energy is mentioned, we quickly think of solar…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Just a few months ago Kenyan motorist were all smiles when the fuel prices had gone down. Unfortunately for them, these smiles will not last any longer as fuel prices have been hiked by quite a huge margin. The changes announced by the regulator showed that Petrol will be sold…

By Ruth Carol Water Auditing entails the assessment of the quantities of water used and saved in a given household, factory, commercial building, irrigation process etc. Water use is calculated and eventually measures to save water are identified. Water must be conserved and this can be achieved…

By Karen Thuranira At every onset of a new year, most people set resolutions, and energy professionals are not an exception. For many, these goals involve improving their personal lives and are mostly centered on improving their health and wealth. But, have you ever considered how much time you…

A CASE OF EENOVATORS LTD. By Eleen Korir With the current pandemic of Covid-19, most companies around the globe have had challenges on how to handle their employees as well ensure delivery and business continuity. As a matter of fact, most people lost their jobs due to businesses scaling down,…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Both cows and cars are huge polluters of the environment. Cows release harmful gases into the air that is, methane through burps and farts. Cows are producers of ammonia which is also a pollutant. For the cars it is quite obvious, we all know how much of a pollutant a car [...]

By Liz Nekesa Pumping systems support essential processes in buildings, manufacturing and water treatment. They are widely used in industries to provide cooling and lubrication services, transfer fluids in processes and provide motive force in hydraulic systems. Inadequate performance of pumps in…

By Ruth Carol Atieno One of the ways to achieve energy savings and energy efficiency at large is switching to CFL and LED bulbs as they save energy and produce brighter lights compared to the regular incandescent bulbs. But have you ever asked yourself what is the technology behind them and how…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Currently, majority of households if not all have an electricity meter in place to measure the electricity consumption rates. But have you ever asked yourself what type of a meter you have? Or when it is time for a replacement and you wonder what kind of a meter you should…

By Chris Mbori If there is one course that has altered my career as an Energy Manager then it has to be the Certified Energy Manager (CEM). I undertook my Certified Energy Manager course back in 2011 and my professional life has never been the same again. The CEM is by far the most recognized [...]

By Caroline Gathuru Over 75% of the population are below 35 years old, the ceiling at which the category of “The Youth” is defined. It follows swiftly that the energy sector must respond to the continually arising needs of young people to take the mantle and drive sustainable energy programmes…

By Monica Ngage The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities and businesses worldwide. it's been estimated that, if the corona virus spreads uncontrollably, it could all right cost the world economy somewhere around $2.7 trillion. This is just an example of the…

[wpdm_package id='2558′] The first Inaugural Energy Professionals Round Table in the series of World Energy Day Roundtable events took place on Friday 24th April 2020. This Roundtable brought together Energy Professionals with the key objective of discussing The Effect of COVID19 on the…

By Ruth Carol Atieno What is Energy Efficiency? Energy Efficiency means using less energy to perform the same task and in the end avoiding energy wastage. The less energy required to produce a unit of output, the more energy efficient that economic activity is. Why Should We Embrace Energy…

By Eric Gitonga Typically, in all households, whether directly or indirectly, bills are received monthly for the consumption of various utilities. This would include bills for electricity, water and gas consumption. Both technical and non-technical personnel need to understand how the various…

By Karen Thuranira Earth Day is an event celebrated annually around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was celebrated for the very first time in 1970 as a unified response to an environmental crisis. Today, April 22, 2020 marks its 50th anniversary. While…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has appointed Jared Othieno, an energy expert, as its next Managing Director and will be in charge of green energy development. Jared Othieno, former Kenya Power acting manager, will be replacing the company's outgoing chief executive…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Motorists and Kenyans at large finally have something to smile about as the regulator, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has lowered the fuel prices in Kenya. With the current financial situation in Kenya following the COVID-19 pandemic, this is indeed a great…

By Ruth Carol Atieno This is a great step towards the green future that we are all matching towards. Ergon Solair Africa Limited which is a US-Kenyan solar developer based in Africa announced that its Solar Project in Kenya, Kisumu Solar One 40MW has been approved by the Energy and Petroleum…

By Ruth Carol Atieno The African Energy Chamber has appointed Eng. Elizabeth Rogo, who is the Founder and CEO of Tsavo Oilfield Services, as the Chamber's president for East Africa. She is based in Nairobi and will represent the Chamber across East African countries, namely; Kenya, Uganda,…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Yes you heard that right, Kenya's Ogutu Okudo, 28, named in Forbe's Africa's list 2020. Forbe's Africa honor's top achievers in Africa yearly in three categories namely, business, technology, creatives and sport. This year we have our very own appearing in the list. Okudo is…

By Karen Thuranira High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) is clothing that workers wear to improve how well other people see them or to improve how visible they are. These kind of clothing is often worn to alert drivers, vehicle and machinery operators of a worker's presence. And most especially in…

By Monica Ngage Every day we wake up and go on with our daily hustles. Whether you are self-employed or employed; if not that you could be doing your daily chores in the house. But are we aware of the potential hazards that we expose ourselves to while executing our duties? Are there any…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Our feet need proper protection at all times. The type of footwear will vary depending on our environment and the type of work we are doing. Protective footwear is to be worn at all times in the event of the following conditions: When riding motorcycles Walking on a very rocky…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Hospitals operate 24 hours a day and therefore they need a full time supply of electricity through out. This for sure contributes to huge electricity bills. The good news is that something can be done about this, factoring in energy efficiency measures in hospitals. However,…

By Ruth Carol Atieno The Power and Energy Logger (PEL 103) is used for data logging for most 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 400 Hz and DC distribution systems, with many connection possibilities. It is designed to work in 1000 V CAT III and 600 V CAT IV environments. It has other specifications and I will [...]

By Ruth Carol Atieno Students tend to spend most of their daytime hours in schools studying and while at it they make use of the school's resources such as electricity. Teaching them how to conserve energy while in school will be of a greater benefit to the school's resources. It is high time we…

By Ruth Carol Atieno The skull is one very important part of the body because it protects the brain from any external shocks. And for us to ensure more protection, depending on our location or activity at any given time, we must have on our heads extra protective gears. For those of us who visit…

[wpdm_package id='2029′] The solar hot water workshop was conceptualized owing to the need to bring stakeholders in the solar hot water industry together to discuss the various issues affecting the industry and to map the way forward for a sustainable future given the current operating…

[wpdm_package id='2078′] Efficient use of resources is necessary for the continuous survival of the human race, but to get there, continuous learning is even more necessary. It is heart-warming to study the results of this survey as what stands out most is that energy professionals have…

[wpdm_package id='2073′] The World Energy Day Conference was culmination of the weeklong World Energy Day Celebrations held from 22nd to 26th of October this year. The two-day conference that took place on the 25th and 26th of October 2018 at the Best Western Meridian Hotel, brought together…

My name is Naomi Magdalena Shai and this is my story. In 2012, I went to Denver Technical College and studied electrical engineering N3-N5 and later went back to complete my N6 in 2015. I couldn’t graduate because I lacked work experience. It was sad and depressing not to be able to get any…

My name is Mogatle David Mehlape but you can call me David. I am a student of a program to develop and train young energy auditors that is an initiative by LEDET a South African municipality based in Limpopo province with the help of Yolanda De Lange from Entf (Energy Training Foundation). She and…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Fluke 376 FC Clamp Meter is an advanced tool, with a wide range of specification, used by electricians to safely and efficiently troubleshoot for industrial and commercial buildings. The first interesting thing about it is that with the help of Fluke Connect it can be operated…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Fluke 1736 power logger can automatically log more than 500 power quality parameters to help you quantify your energy usage. The device also has enough memory for more than a year of data logging, therefore it can uncover hard to find issues that might have been missed during…

By Chris Mbori Having the right equipment is key to any energy auditing process. But even before we talk about the energy auditing tools, it is paramount to keep in mind safety first. Before using any of the tools listed below, ensure as an energy auditor that you are with the right Personal…

By Karen Thuranira Every now and then, you find your body yearning for a little sunlight. Sometimes in a few instances, your doctor might recommend that you spend some time in the sunlight. Why so? Is the sun bad for us? In as much as the sun has gotten a bad reputation, granted that too [...]

By Ruth Carol Atieno Reduce, reuse and recycle. Simple three words but the impact they can create in the planet is not as simple. This song is sang and known by almost each and every one of us from the young generation to the older generation. The sun is scorching hot, you are busy going [...]

By Ruth Carol Atieno October 22nd is a day set a side every year as World Energy Day, to raise awareness on energy related issues globally. Here in Kenya Eenovators Limited has championed this cause and has since 2016 been holding events and awareness activities to commemorate this very important…

By Martin Ochieng The energy management space is rapidly expanding. More companies than ever are increasingly facing pressure from both the market and policymakers to become more energy-efficient, an occurrence that has created a significantly large market for the services energy management firms…

By Kennedy Khusi Energy is one of the big four agendas for Kenya. It touches on all the day to day running of the nation’s various key sectors ranging from Health, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Sports Transport among others. However, the most of the Kenyans especially in the rural areas are…

Is There a Relationship Between Energy And Tourism? By Monica Ngage Tourism is one of the main foreign income earners for our country. Apart from income generation, it significantly impacts the environment negatively and as a result, there is a need to shift to a form of tourism that is…

Efficient use of resources is necessary for the continued survival of the human race, but to get there, continuous learning is even more necessary. It is heart-warming to study the results of this survey as what stands out most is that energy professionals have taken ownership of their own…

By Paul Muhia, Eagles. For centuries, these seemingly larger-than-life birds have fascinated and inspired us with their brilliant characteristics and abilities. A lot of research has been done to try and understand their royalness. Some of the outstanding features that we shall explore today are.…

WHAT IS YOUR QUALIFICATION? By Eleen Korir INTRODUCTION The Human Resources Department at Eenovators receives numerous applications from interested parties who want to join our vibrant team. We receive applications from across different disciplines and it has been of interest to assess what…

By Martin Ochieng' Carbon pricing Sometimes referred to as a form of tax, is a cost levied on the carbon content of fuels. The concept draws from the need to encourage industries most involved in pollution to reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses they liberate into the atmosphere [1]. All these…

By Ruth Carol Atieno Electricity prices shoots up again Kenya, for quite a long time, has been hit by a dry spell and this year, the rains came later than expected. To make matters worse, the down pour has been poor. Most if not all regions in Kenya are experiencing very little rains. Not…

Since 2005, the Kenyan energy sector has received a major boost. Mainly through large investments in wind and geothermal energy projects. However, the demand for energy is increasing at a very fast rate due to population increase and industrialization. On the global front, demand for energy is…

By Ombajo Vincent Gedion The confusion surrounding these two words cannot be gainsaid. In fact, the confusion also reigns within professional circles of engineers, scientists and technicians. And when the two words are in the vicinity of each other, for instance in a sentence, the mix-up doubles…

It goes without saying that the Turkana wind power project will do a lot of good for the Kenyan power situation. With the power to add 310 megawatts to the national grid, this project will account for 13% of Kenya’s power supply. Plagued by a variety of setbacks, it is not surprising that this…

By Ombajo V Gedion Of all the resources that seem to have long been forgotten, water leads the pack. Rarely do we hear of its conservation or efficient use being championed. Throughout history, water has been inexpensive to a larger extent and has also been greatly perceived to be plenteous. These…

By Monica Ngage. I have just started working at an energy consultancy firm. One of our missions is to create energy efficiency awareness in order to empower people to be more conscious about how they use energy and to make wise decisions. There’s a chart on the wall in our office that outlines…

Ever thought of a relationship between energy and food security? Well the two are interlinked and have considerable impacts on the human livelihood and development. But what is Energy Security? The United Nations puts it as “access to clean, reliable and affordable energy services for cooking and…

Biogas is an established, renewable, clean and particulate-free source of energy that is an alternative to many fuels and especially biomass based fuels such as firewood and charcoal. At household level, the gas is predominantly used to provide clean fuel for cooking and lighting. The gas can also…

Compressed air is one of the most misunderstood utilities in industry. Case in point – yesterday I overheard a conversation at a hardware shop between a customer and a sales person. Customer – “I would like a compressor, 200 liters.” (Attendant checks to see if such a compressor was available and…

BY OMBAJO VINCENT GEDION The confusion surrounding these two words cannot be gainsaid. In fact, the confusion also reigns within professional circles of engineers, scientists and technicians. And when the two words are in the vicinity of each other, for instance in a sentence, the mix-up doubles…

There are a lot of concerns on what is the appropriate fee for the various Energy Efficiency services. Of great interest are the energy audits. I do not know what happens in other countries but in Kenya we still do not have a standard procedure to price our energy audits. CEEC through KAM has been…

By Albert Odiyo If you spent majority of your formative stages of life at the rural village like me then you must appreciate the value of bioenergy in meeting daily energy demands there like I do. This was, and still remains to a large extent, the primary source of fuel for domestic heating. When…

I recently went for an oral licensing interview to become a Licensed Energy Auditor with our local regulator ERC (Energy Regulatory Commission). I still have not received my results yet but anytime from now I should know my fate. The interview was a 3 stage step where the first part was an online…

NUCLEAR ENERGY IN KENYA The state has embraced Nuclear Science study and seemingly solidifying grounds on establishing a Nuclear Power Plant. Due to increased concerns on nuclear waste disposal and dilemma associated therewith, some countries like US are seeking for contractors to help in disposal…

Understanding the nuclear energy In 2011, the ministry of energy (MoE) announced plans for Kenya getting working nuclear power plant(s) within the next 15 years to provide power to actualize the country vision of being a middle level economy by year 2030. Since the announcement was made and a…

‘Fact or Fiction’ Voltage optimization seems to be the current buzz word in Kenya among Energy Engineers. Just the other day, at a meeting with colleagues on how to better save energy for a client who has over 100 facilities that need to be audited, the word voltage optimization was getting thrown…

Clean Energy Lesson From My Uncle – MY BIOGAS EXPERIENCE I was only about 5 years old when I first encountered an alternative source of energy. It was during the December holiday and my family had visited an uncle who lived upcountry. My uncle is a farmer. It is from him I acquired my first [...]

How to go green with Lighting By Ombajo V Gedion Going green is so common a phrase as it possibly can be. It’s mostly a phrase many people like to identify with but don’t exactly know how to go about. For major corporates, it is a phrase that if well packaged and mentioned around, it [...]

By Ombajo G Vincent From the depths of every passing generation, children are the perfect illumination of our souls. They are not only the most treasured beings in the hearts of men but also the hands by which we get hold of heaven. Suffice to say then that anything that risks the life of children…

Hydrogen forms a perfect alternative source of energy for more reasons than one. Apart from being the most plentiful gas in the atmosphere, hydrogen does not emit harmful gases such as CO2. Due to this, any breakthrough in commercial use of hydrogen would be great news to the whole world. Looking…

I am a public health professional working in an energy consultancy firm! Yes…. But I still have the basics of occupational health and safety which was foundational in my training. This piece is a sharing about health and safety for energy auditors…an area of specialty for Eenovators Limited. The…

Lighting up Tomorrow’s Leaders There has been a significant drive in the past five years to ensure electricity is available in all the public primary schools in the country, with the target number published by the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) as 22,000. This ambitious project has at its…

The Unseen Cost of Installation Mistakes So, you have successfully selected a compressor and it has been delivered to your site. Now comes the easy part, connecting it to your application. Right? Not necessarily… How your compressor is installed has a direct bearing on whether it will properly…

By Eleen Korir A lot has been written on climate change and actions to combat Global warming. On the other hand, minimal actions have been done or implemented across the globe towards creating sustainable change. In fact in my opinion, there is increased emission of harmful gases as well…

By Kennedy Khusi. The Decision Have you ever wondered where to start from with regards to putting into practice your 5 years of hard work at the University? That was me. Having graduated from the University of Nairobi with a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering, I was at a…

Molecules of life By Karen Thuranira Why is water conservation critical? Most of us have been raised in a typical African home probably in the rural areas. This is where we first learnt ‘The Value of Water.’ If you have walked several miles everyday to draw water from a river or a community well…

David Mbori When people talk about energy savings people tend to rush to think about big energy consumers like factories and other big plants. We rarely give thought to what I may call small timers like domestic usage and office usage. If we can embrace energy conservation measures in our offices…

High Electricity Bills – System Error or ……………………..? The cost of electricity in Kenya has over the past year been rising, albeit in an incremental manner that may have gone unnoticed. Such high cost is now becoming apparent, threatening to worsen the cost of living. So far, power cost has over the…

Pauline Mweu Energy auditing has been the big thing in the energy sector since the law was passed in 2012. Although I may not be amongst the best writers known, here I am and this is my story.. Many of my colleagues will agree to this; it is usually an engineers’ inside joke – that [...]

By Carolyne Gathuru Customer experience excellence is generally considered the preserve of those in the service industry and thought to be constricted to those that have high interaction with customers in spaces of service delivery. What is not known, and needs to be amplified on loud speaker, is…

By Amos Kiprop Equipment life, low power bills, facility safety are key concerns of entities that use electric power. Most of these concerns are addressed to a sufficient level when facilities ensure that they use quality power. After understanding different types of electric loads that one has,…

By Ombajo Vincent Gedion Clean energy is all the world is about today. Yet there is little information on what it is all about. And for many who surely have little or no information, are also seemingly unsure of its worth. The real problem is that we have pigeonholed clean energy, thus narrowing…

2018 GAINS IN THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SPACE IN AFRICA AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR 2019 Introduction 2018 was a momentous year for the energy management space in Africa. We made huge strides forward in creating a better working energy management environment. This is significant for the continent as with…

By Linet Njeri Given the need for constant regulation in organizations, energy management is an area that has become a key focus as a way to ensure efficiency and resource optimization. As a result, the need to carry out energy audits has been appreciated increasingly and especially with the new…

How Improve the Performance and Life Time of Solar Water Heating Systems So what are the most common failures of the majority of solar water heating systems? 1. Water quality as can be hard, soft or acidic2. The wrong type of hot water tank (vented or unvented)3. Imported components not suited to…

By Linet Njeri Learning is the single best investment we can make in our lifetime. The world’s busiest and most wealthy individuals including Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Barrack Obama have identified continuous learning as an important part of life and dedicate 5 hours a week to learning. It is…

LED: Making the Light Choice The choice of the appropriate light bulb to use may seem like a foregone conclusion. The more traditional approach involves the selection of the bulb with the highest wattage for use. This is due to the assumption that more wattage equates to better lighting. However…

Dear Energy Engineers, Please let me know in black and white why for the life of me I should purchase bulbs that cost eight times above the amount of the regular bulbs, taking into consideration the current cost of living and every home owner’s endeavor to cut costs and survive the daily vigour of…

I recently received ta mail from colleague asking for some technical advise. I have changed the names to keep the privacy of the sender. The email read as below; Hi Chris, My name is Felix, a former Kenyatta University Energy Engineering graduate. I currently work with Skylux Energy Limited in the…

As a home appliance, the television set is an important equipment that entertains, inform and also educate us. Quantum leap in television technology over the past 80 years has meant that consumers are spoilt for choice of TV set to acquire with the only dictate being one’s taste and pocket. Cheap…

Do We Have Good Firms In Kenya? Back in 2012 there were reports that Kenyan engineers were now free to work in both Tanzania and Uganda, as result of a Mutual Recognition Agreement. (MRA) This offered a huge relief for Kenyans who have always looked to exploit opportunities found within the East…

Revolution of Wind Technology The last few years have seen a significant increase in the global number of installed wind turbines. Currently, wind energy is a key contributor to the national grid in many countries across the world. In 2010, wind was already contributing 2.5% of the total global…

The Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday, 20th June 2017, issued energy management compliance certificates to Kapa Oil Refineries and Kisima Farm, for complying with the Energy Management Regulations 2012. Compliance certificates are issued to organizations that manage to achieve sustainable…

Oil Demand and Price In recent months, major oil producers in the world have been embroiled in political turmoil, and this has resulted in uncertainty in the oil market. This is one of the reasons that oil consumers are worried about the supply and demand of this precious commodity. Some experts…

By Amos Kiprop Energy efficiency is a goal of most industrial firms. But just like any other objective/goal, effective, directed and measurable actions have to be laid in order to save energy in industrial and even other commercial functions. One area of particular interests lies in the different…

By Eleen Korir CONQUERING THE POLYTHENE BAG MENACE The Ban Recently the cabinet secretary in charge of the environment announced a ban on the use, manufacture and importation of all plastic bags used for commercial and household packaging by 28th August, 2017. Looking closely and from an…

Viscar Industrial Capacity This is a new category of the blog that will be evaluating different companies in the manufacturing and energy industry. We shall also be evaluating schools and other institutions. For a start we shall start with Viscar Industrial Capacity. When it comes to acquisition…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been defined in various ways by different bodies with the most popular definition spelled out by Investopedia (theworld's leading largest financial education website) that CSR is “A corporation's initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the…

It is celebration time at Eenovators! Our CEO Eng. Chris Mbori has through the innovative energy initiatives and projects spearheaded by Eenovators since inception, emerged as the winner of the Young Energy Professionals Award for Sub- Saharan Africa during the World Energy Engineering Congress in…

It’s now six months since I last posted on this blog. It’s been a busy half year with lots of new development. One of the new developments has been formation of a new company called Pisu Energy Services Africa Ltd (PESA Ltd.) The company focuses on Energy Efficiency Projects, Energy Audits and…