Kenya’s Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is seeking an additional 200 megawatts of wind power from Marsabit County to meet the country’s growing electricity demand.
Kenya hopes to fully phase out thermal power within the next five years and replace it with renewable energy sources.
Speaking to the press in Olkaria, Naivasha, ahead of a three-day Sustainable Energy Conference, KenGen Managing Director, Eng. Peter Njenga, emphasised the urgent need to boost power generation in response to rising electricity demand.
On geothermal energy, Njenga said KenGen is working with the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) to tap an additional 200MW from Menengai and 100MW from Baringo.
“In the next 10 years, under our strategic plan, we are looking at adding 1,500 megawatts to the grid, which will comprise 100 percent green energy,” said Njenga.
He added that rehabilitation of Olkaria I is underway, with plans to increase production from 43MW to 63MW by June next year.
“Currently, the country has an installed capacity of 3.3 gigawatts, with KenGen contributing 1.786 gigawatts. We play an important role in ensuring adequate electricity supply for the country,” he said.
On his part, NTSA Regional Manager in Nakuru, John Parteroi, said the agency is advocating for the adoption of electric cars and motorcycles, which produce zero emissions.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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