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KenGen will bring 42.5 MW of solar power to the Seven Forks area.

Ivy Irungu
Last updated: July 17, 2024 5:54 am
Ivy Irungu
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to expand Kenya’s green energy capacity by adding 42.5MW of solar energy in the Seven Forks area. Managing Director and CEO Peter Njenga announced that the project, expected to span 28 months, will establish a solar power plant at the heart of the Seven Forks dams, where the company primarily generates hydroelectricity.

Njenga emphasized that this additional capacity will not only bolster renewable energy production but also mitigate the impact of rising power costs. The solar plant will complement hydroelectric generation during daylight hours, conserving water for electricity production at night, particularly crucial during periods of drought.

Speaking at the signing ceremony for the partnership agreement, Njenga highlighted the strategic importance of the project, underscoring its role in enhancing Kenya’s energy resilience amidst climate change challenges.

The initiative, in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), marks KenGen’s maiden venture into large-scale solar energy deployment, aiming to contribute significantly to the national grid’s renewable energy portfolio.

“France is keen on partnering with Kenya in the deployment of renewable energy to stem climate change for which Kenya has shown its prowess as demonstrated in the Olkaria Geothermal Field and the Seven Forks area,” Willocquet said.

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Wachira welcomed the move, describing it as a big win for Kenya, noting that project will provide affordable, reliable, clean energy, create employment opportunities and community engagement through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

“Indeed, Kenya and France have enjoyed longstanding cordial relations, especially in the energy sector and this cooperation continues to advance our energy infrastructure for the benefit of the great people of Kenya,” he added.

 

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