Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to establish a 42.5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant near the Seven Forks dams, where it predominantly generates hydroelectric power.
This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), is slated to span two years and four months.
The power producer assured that the project will provide additional capacity aimed at delivering more renewable energy to the national grid in the wake of climate change.
Alex Wachira, the Energy Principal Secretary, highlighted that the project’s additional power generation will not only bolster renewable energy efforts but also help mitigate the increasing costs of electricity for Kenyans.
“The project will provide affordable, reliable, clean energy, create employment opportunities and community engagement through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),” said PS Wachira.
“Indeed, Kenya and France have enjoyed longstanding cordial relations, especially in the energy sector and this cooperation continues to advance our energy infrastructure for the benefit of the great people of Kenya.”
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Peter Njenga, affirmed the company 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.