As a manager of a lodge in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, David faces the challenge of implementing sustainable tourism practices while meeting the establishment’s energy needs. He has been asked to devise a plan aimed at enhancing sustainable tourism, with a focus on energy. His survey of the lodge’s operations revealed a significant dependence on electricity and transportation. The lodge relies heavily on diesel generators for power, despite the reserve’s abundant sunlight and wind, contributing to environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. 

What is the primary energy-related challenge for sustainable tourism at the Maasai Mara National Reserve?