KenGen

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Electric power generation

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Geothermal energy

Renewable energy source that experienced increased production in 2010 alongside solar and wind.

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A geothermal power plant generating 140 megawatts, the world's largest single geothermal facility at the time of launch. Co-funded by the Kenyan Government, World Bank, European Investment Bank, and others at a cost of $126.5 million.

operational 4 mentions

New Geothermal Plant Development

Development of a new geothermal plant with a total capacity of 400 megawatts, scheduled to become operational in 2017.

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Kenya Rift Valley Geothermal Exploration Program

Widespread exploration program for geothermal resources across multiple prospects in the Rift Valley, including Suswa, Lake Magadi, Menengai, Eburru, Paka, Korosi, Namarunu, and Olkaria.

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Olkaria Geothermal Field

Naivasha Power Station

Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP)

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Maasai communities

Kenya 1 mention

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In the news (4)

Kenya wind power sector gets boost with launch of Africa’s largest wind energy plant

6 years 11 months ago

A state-owned power company in Kenya that generates a significant portion of the country's electricity from geothermal and hydropower.

New geothermal energy projects sought in Kenya

11 years 6 months ago

KenGen is the largest power producer in Kenya and a 70% state-owned company. It is seeking bids to design and construct two geothermal power plants with a combined capacity of 210 MW in the Olkaria field.

Geothermal energy project in Kenya a problem for locals

11 years 11 months ago

Operator of geothermal facilities in Olkaria; accused of violating Clean Mechanisms principles and causing environmental damage.

Kenya to double its geothermal energy capacity this year

12 years 5 months ago

One of the largest energy companies in Kenya, set to commission 280 megawatts from existing geothermal energy systems this year to distribute throughout the country.

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