Project Management Strategies and Sustainability of Green Renewable Energy Projects in Kenya

Abstract

This research looked at the effect of project management practices on the sustainability of Solar Mini grids in Northern Kenya projects. The independent variables for the research included: monitoring and Evaluation, stakeholder participation, financial management and project communication. This research employed a descriptive survey research. The research utilized a Krecjie and Morgan table for sampling. Close ended questionnaires were utilized. SPSS was used for analysis. The standard deviation and means of the data were displayed. The projects' sustainability was significantly impacted by each independent variable. The projects' sustainability was strongly impacted by each of the independent factors. The following association coefficients were found for the independent variables based on the correlation analysis: M&E = 0.710, stakeholder involvement = 0.742, financial management = 0.760, and project communication = 0.613. This suggests a high association between the variables. From the ANOVA tests, all the four variables were significant predictors of sustainability of renewable energy projects. This research recommends that REREC should implement a robust and frequent monitoring and evaluation system for solar electricity installation projects to ensure effective oversight. The organization should emphasize transparent reporting of all monitoring and evaluation activities to stakeholders, fostering accountability and trust. REREC should also actively involve key energy stakeholders, especially NGOs supporting solar energy programs, REREC partners, and donor funders, to enhance the overall sustainability of renewable energy projects. The researcher recommended a further longitudinal study to assess the long-term impact of monitoring and evaluation practices on the sustainability of solar electricity installation projects. Evaluate how continuous monitoring influences project success and identify areas for improvement over an extended period.