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Cross-Scale Linkages of Centralized Electricity Generation: Geothermal Development and Investor–Community Relations in Kenya
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Abstract Based on a study of Kenya's geothermal-energy development in Baringo-Silali, we explore how and with whom government actors and local communities in rural and peripheral areas interact when planning and implementing large-scale power plants. Starting from a comparison of decentralized and centralize... view more
Based on a study of Kenya's geothermal-energy development in Baringo-Silali, we explore how and with whom government actors and local communities in rural and peripheral areas interact when planning and implementing large-scale power plants. Starting from a comparison of decentralized and centralized energy systems, we demonstrate that the development of this large-scale infrastructure project and the associated investor-community relations are governed by various cross-scale linkages. To this end, we adapt the concept of cross-scale linkages from the literature on natural-resource governance to explore actors, rules, and practices at local, regional, national, and international levels.... view less
Keywords
Kenya; energy production; energy policy; renewable energy; governance
Classification
Special areas of Departmental Policy
Free Keywords
Baringo; Kenya; centralized electricity generation; corporate social responsibility; cross-scale linkages; geothermal development; governance; infrastructure; investor–community relations
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 211-222
Journal
Politics and Governance, 8 (2020) 3
Issue topic
Politics and (Self-)Organisation of Electricity System Transitions in a Global North-South Perspective
ISSN
2183-2463
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed