Dr. Gordon Oliech Odhiambo, PhD
Renewable Energy Consultant, Project Manager, and Consultant in Nairobi County, Kenya
About Me
Dr. Odhiambo is a Strategic Renewable Energy Executive and Thought Leader with 14+ years of experience developing, financing, and delivering utility-scale solar PV, onshore wind, hybrid, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. He has a proven track record of securing $200M+ in project financing, overseeing $150M+ CAPEX, delivering 500+ MW across multi-country portfolios, and negotiating 25-year PPAs below tariff benchmarks. Experienced in IPP development, EPC oversight, financial modeling (IRR, NPV, and DSCR), grid integration, regulatory compliance, M&A due diligence, and infrastructure investment strategy. Strong expertise in stakeholder management, government negotiations, and cross-border renewable expansion.
He holds a PhD in Business Statistics and an MBA in Project Management from Kenyatta University, as well as a Bachelor of Education (IT) from Maseno University. Professionally certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and further strengthened by executive and technical training including Leadership Excellence in Strategy and Innovation (Harvard Division of Continuing Education), AI Accelerator for Development Practitioners (UNDP), and a Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies (EIT). Additional credentials in Generative AI Applications and advanced research excellence further complement a strong blend of technical, financial, and strategic leadership capabilities.
Dr. Odhiambo is also an accomplished writer and industry contributor, authoring 100+ articles on renewable energy, project finance, grid integration, and energy transition policy, demonstrating thought leadership and influence across Africa’s evolving energy landscape.