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In her quest to pursue more renewable energy, Kenya has injected an additional 79 megawatts of geothermal power to the national grid bringing to 612MW the total amount of installed geothermal power capacity in Kenya.This follows the completion of Unit 1 of Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen). Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant is expected to inject a total of158 MW to the grid once complete. About 80 per cent of Kenya’s installed capacity is renewable energy.

Kenya adds 79MW of geothermal energy to national grid

Kenya

In her quest to pursue more renewable energy, Kenya has injected an additional 79 megawatts of geothermal power to the national grid.

This follows the completion of Unit 1 of Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) PLC.

The Unit was first synchronized to the grid on the June 28 and thereafter subjected to commissioning tests. It was then taken through a series of load tests until it attained its full design output of 82.7MW.

Commenting on the milestone, KenGen Managing Director & CEO, Mrs. Rebecca Miano, said the additional capacity would play a significant role in supporting Kenya’s power needs while enhancing the amount of green energy in the national grid.

“We are delighted to announce the completion of the first unit of Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant and subsequently injecting 79 MW to the national grid. This brings to 612MW the total amount …