The Lake Turkana wind power project will start generating power next year, Denmark Foreign Affairs minister Kristian Jensen said yesterday. The project, funded by the Danish government, will contribute 310 Megawatts of wind energy to the national grid. Jensen spoke at the World Trade Organization conference at KICC, Nairobi. The project will use 365 wind … Continue reading Turkana wind power supply starts 2016
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Lamu wind power project to proceed
Malindi Land and Environment Judge, Justice Oscar Angote stated Wednesday that the petitioner did not demonstrate a prima facie case with a likelihood of success since the project had undergone through all the desired processes prior to it being approved. In his 28 page ruling, Justice Angote stated that benefits accrued to the public … Continue reading Lamu wind power project to proceed
Continue readingGoogle to buy Vestas’ shares in Lake Turkana Wind Power
Upon completion of the project in 2017, Google will acquire Vestas’ 12.5 percent stake in Africa’s largest wind farm, which will supply around 15 percent of Kenya’s electricity needs based on current generation capacity. The share purchase agreement was announced in Washington, DC, in connection with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s Climate and … Continue reading Google to buy Vestas’ shares in Lake Turkana Wind Power
Continue readingAfrica’s largest wind farm set to connect remote Kenya to the grid
With its spectacular jade waters ringed by ochre red volcanic hills, Lake Turkana, a desert lake in Kenya’s rugged northerly corner provided a wonderful spot for Dutchman Willem Dolleman’s annual fishing expeditions in his adopted homeland. But Dolleman’s trips were always ruined by the difficulty of finding somewhere to stay in a vastly underdeveloped area … Continue reading Africa’s largest wind farm set to connect remote Kenya to the grid
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Kenya plans to boost wind energy
Kenya’s electricity producer said on Thursday it plans to boost the contribution of wind energy to the national grid from the current 2.5 percent to 10 percent as it steps up investments in environment friendly renewable energy. Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) CEO Albert Mugo said additional contribution from wind energy would add impetus … Continue reading Kenya plans to boost wind energy
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Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya
Although Kenya produces just enough power to meet its current demand for households and businesses tied to the grid, it is constantly plagued with power outages that cause not only inconveniences, but a loss of income for those businesses that depend upon it. A large part of the problem is the country’s reliance on hydropower, … Continue reading Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya
Continue readingGE to supply wind turbines for 100 MW wind farm in Kenya
GE Africa announced that it is partnering with Kipeto Energy Limited to build a new 100MW wind farm in Kenya’s Kajiado Count. GE will be the sole supplier of equipment for the 100MW project located about 50 km from Nairobi. The Kipeto project, announced during USA President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya, is expected … Continue reading GE to supply wind turbines for 100 MW wind farm in Kenya
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Wind power in Kenya: Wind farm with 60 GE wind turbines in Kajiado
A 100 MW new wind farm will be built in Kajiado County following a partnership by General Electric Africa (GE) and Kipeto Energy Limited. To undertake the project, the two partners signed a 15 year service agreement worth US$155million (Sh15.7b) with funding by Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) which is the US government’s development … Continue reading Wind power in Kenya: Wind farm with 60 GE wind turbines in Kajiado
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Kenya announces 1 GW photovoltaic solar energy deal
Kenya and SkyPower Global are on course to sign an agreement Sunday that paves the way for the Toronto-based company to develop 1-gigawatt of solar power in East Africa’s biggest economy. The developments will take place over five years in a deal that SkyPower values at $2.2 billion, the company said Friday in a statement. … Continue reading Kenya announces 1 GW photovoltaic solar energy deal
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Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced that it will develop a 400MW wind power plant in the Meru County, eastern Kenya. The wind farm will be financed by a consortium of development financiers namely the French Development Agency and the German Development Bank. According to KenGen the first phase of the wind power … Continue reading Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm
Continue readingGround breaking of Lake Turkana Wind Power project set for Thursday
The wind energy project will have 365 wind turbines on a 40,000 acre piece land in Turkana. The project has a 20yr power purchase agreement with Kenya Power. About 163 engineers both local foreign will implement the project together with 630 local workers. The ground breaking of Lake Turkana Wind Power project is set for … Continue reading Ground breaking of Lake Turkana Wind Power project set for Thursday
Continue readingLake Turkana Wind Power eyes Sept 2016 for first output
Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power project aims to start supplying some electricity as early as September 2016, once a transmission line is built linking the remote northern region to the national grid, a director of the project said on Wednesday. The 310 megawatt (MW) project, originally aimed for start-up in 2011, has been delayed … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power eyes Sept 2016 for first output
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China to develop 50 MW photovoltaic solar power project in Kenya
China will be developing a 50 megawatt PV solar power plant in Kenya. According to an International Business Times report, the project is part of an ongoing $5-billion investment initiative of China in Kenya. Kenya has been witnessing solar energy investment over the past few years including a module manufacturing facility in 2011. The latest … Continue reading China to develop 50 MW photovoltaic solar power project in Kenya
Continue readingGoogle looks to invest in Kenya Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
According to CNBC, Google wants to back Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, a massive undertaking that will require more than $700 million. The Internet giant has invested more than $2bn in next-generation energy production so far, but mostly in the United States – although in 2013, Google invested $12m in South Africa’s Jasper … Continue reading Google looks to invest in Kenya Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
Continue readingLake Turkana Wind Power project to deliver 310 MW by mid 2017 with Vestas wind tubines
Africa’s largest wind power project is well on course and is expected to deliver 310 megawatts to the national grid by mid-2017. Lake Turkana Wind Power project, to be constructed on 41,000 acres in Marasabit County, has since picked up pace after it achieved full financial closure in December 2014. The project is … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power project to deliver 310 MW by mid 2017 with Vestas wind tubines
Continue readingLake Turkana Wind Power project
Lake Turkana, in the far northwest of Kenya and extending over the border into Ethiopia, is the world’s largest desert lake, in a region that is central to archaeological investigation into the origin of humanity. It is now also central to two different projects for expanding renewable energy due to come on-line in the … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power project
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Kenya’s Largest Geothermal Energy Complex Starts Commercial Operation
Toshiba is the world leader in geothermal power, accounting for 24% of total installed capacity. Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant, Kenya’s largest geothermal power complex, has started commercial operation. The official opening ceremony was held at the site on February 19, in the presence of President Uhuru … Continue reading Kenya’s Largest Geothermal Energy Complex Starts Commercial Operation
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UNEP to help East Africa tap 500 MW of geothermal energy
The beneficiaries’ country of geothermal power will include Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. The UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) will assist six East Africa states to tap 500 MW of geothermal power in the next five years. Programme Manager for the UNEP’s African Rift Geothermal Development Facility Meseret Zemedkun told Xinhua in Nairobi … Continue reading UNEP to help East Africa tap 500 MW of geothermal energy
Continue readingBolloré Africa wins wind farm contract in Kenya
Africa Logistics has won a wind energy contract to provide services to Bluesea Energy which is currently setting up a 40 Megawatt wind farm in Meru. Bluesea Energy whose core business is in renewable power has tapped the services of Bolloré to transport 27 wind turbines from the port of Mombasa to Ntubiri in … Continue reading Bolloré Africa wins wind farm contract in Kenya
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Lake Turkana Wind Power, Africa’s largest wind farm
Kenya has officially given the go-ahead for the largest wind farm to be built in the country’s Lake Turkana region in the Rift Valley. The wind turbines will be supplied by Vestas Wind Systems, who confirmed that it has received an order for 365 V52-850 kW wind turbines. Once complete, the almost-400 turbines is expected … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power, Africa’s largest wind farm
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