Kenya To Gain From $94m EU Geothermal Power Fund

Posted on :Tuesday , 24th August 2021

Kenya is among countries set to benefit from €80 million ($94 million) funding from the European Union investment arm to increase geothermal power production.

The European Investment Bank an investment arm of the EU approved the funding targeting private sector-led geothermal power projects in East Africa.

The funding will benefit projects in Kenya and. . .

Kenya Aiming To Double Geothermal Capacity By 2030

Posted on :Thursday , 22nd July 2021

When Kenya opened the Olkaria power plant 4 decades ago, it was seen more as a research project than a commercial venture. The facility is located in Hell’s Gate National Park, a barren zone of volcanic rock that is permeated by sulphurous gases and is mainly populated by warthogs and zebras. The untested and costly geothermal technology was experimental at best, with the 1st unit expecte. . .

Kenya: EPRA Develops Mini-Grid Regulations to Scale up Nationwide Access to Electricity

Posted on :Monday , 19th July 2021

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority through a statement said the process will assist in spurring investment in mini-grids in the country, to boost electrification in underserved areas distant from the main-grid.

The authority said it will conduct a nationwide sensitization and consultative sessions before the next stages of validation.

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Exploring Multi-Sectoral Uses of Minigrid Power for All in Kenya

Posted on :Monday , 19th July 2021

InfraCo Africa and Rural Village Energy Solutions are committing USD 8 million to support the scale-up of Kudura Power East Africa in rural Kenya.

InfraCo Africa, which is part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group, will become a 40 per cent shareholder of minigrid operator Rural Village Energy Solutions’ Kudura Power East Africa.

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100MW Kipeto wind farm project in Kenya completed

Posted on :Monday , 12th July 2021

The 100MW Kipeto wind farm project in Kenya has been completed. Pan-African developer BTE Renewables and Kenyan-owned renewable developer, Craftskills announced that all of the project’s 60 wind turbines are now producing power to the national grid.

Located in Kajiado County, Kipeto is Kenya’s second-largest wind power project with a 20-year Power Purchase Agreeme. . .