thought experiments and takeaways.

A documentation of my learning journey and insights gained from years at the intersection of power systems and data science. Here, I share my evolving understanding of topics ranging from grid complexities and data-driven analyses to broader issues in energy, economics, policy, and governance. Driven by curiosity, this space captures surprising challenges, technical perspectives, and the role of data in uncovering the grid's characteristics.

Communicating Uncertainty in Energy Data: Techniques and Scenarios

Communicating uncertainty in energy data is crucial for making informed decisions, as it highlights the range of possible outcomes rather than presenting a single, potentially misleading value. By using techniques like confidence intervals and prediction bands, alongside visualizations such as error bars and fan charts, we provide a clearer picture of data variability. This approach ensures stakeholders understand the limitations of the data, leading to more resilient and accurate decision-making.

Power Purchase Agreements: Understanding Complex Energy Contracts from a Kenyan Lens

Electricity powers more than just lights, it drives economic growth, has a direct effect on the prices of goods and services, and weighs on every household and business budget. Any change in electricity prices immediately impacts people’s purchasing power, making power pricing a matter of public interest. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are a crucial tool in this regard, designed to lower electricity costs by encouraging competitive energy procurement. Through its main electricity utility company, Kenya Power, Kenya has signed at least 42 PPAs with private developers to address high electricity tariffs. This article explores the nature of PPAs, their implementation challenges in Kenya, and their impact on electricity prices. It examines, for example, why some of these agreements have paradoxically led to price increases and what possible measures can be used to address this issue.

Welcome to My World: A Journey Through Numbers, Tech, Fun, and Learning

After years of dreaming, planning, and more self-nudges than I’d like to admit, this project is finally live! This website is my step out of my comfort zone—an attempt to share my blend of the technical, the reflective, and the personal journey I’ve been on for years. Here, I’m sharing more than just insights; I’m sharing pieces of my journey and lessons that I’ve taken with me along the way.