Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to install a 42.5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant along the Seven Forks dams for a period of two years and four months.
The project, which will be implemented in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) seeks to scale up Kenya’s green energy deployment.
KenGen has assured that the project will provide additional capacity aimed at delivering more renewable energy to the national grid in the wake of climate change.
According to Energy Principal Secretary, Alex Wachira, said the additional power generated will scale up renewable energy and cushion Kenyans against the rising cost of power.
“The project will provide affordable, reliable, clean energy, create employment opportunities and community engagement through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).”
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On his part, AFD Country Director Bertrand Willocquet stated the 42.5MW solar power plant will complement hydroelectricity generation during the day and save water for power generation at night, particularly during drought season.
“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.”
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Peter Njenga stated that the producer is working to scale up its renewable energy capacity by adding additional electricity drawn from clean sources, moving Kenya towards a 100 percent green energy transition.
“We have made significant progress towards this goal and our partnership with AFD has been instrumental in achieving this great milestone. We are now ready to develop our 42.5MW solar power project, adding more renewable energy to the national grid within 28 months.”
