More than 150 million people are gaining access to electricity every year, reducing the ranks of those who live without power, but this is not enough to meet global development goals, according to a report released Wednesday. Furthermore, efforts to cut pollution from cooking food and promote renewable power for heat and transportation are likewise […]
Kenya to save Sh2bn electricity by supplying geothermal power to western Kenya
Kenya is said to be saving 2 billion shillings worth of electricity per year lost through leakages during transportation with the construction of a more efficient transmission line to supply geothermal power to western Kenya for the first time. The 300 kilometres high voltage line, with the benefit of less power losses, is set for completion early […]
Rendeavour Rolls Out 30 MW Solar Strategy in Kenya
Initial solar plant produces enough power for 8,500 people per year NAIROBI, Kenya: Rendeavour has installed its first solar power plant in Kenya, as part of a 30 MW strategy for Tatu City, the company’s new city development in Nairobi. The installation is in line with Rendeavour’s long-term commitment to environmental conservation through harnessing renewable energy sources. The […]
Panasonic and World Vision Launch Off-grid Solutions Project in Narok County, Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya & OSAKA, Japan: World Vision and Panasonic Corporation have launched an Off-grid Solutions Project in Narok County, Kenya. Panasonic has donated power supply stations, solar storage devices, solar lanterns and other lighting equipment at the launching ceremony held on January 31, 2019, in Ilkimati community in Narok. This Off-grid Solutions Project is one […]
Kenya: African Development Bank Group approves US$18.17 million for the Kopere Solar Project in Kenya
The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$ 18.17 million senior loan to the 40 MWac (50MWp) Kopere Solar Power Project owned by Voltalia, an international player in the renewable energy sector listed on the Paris stock exchange. The Bank is also in the process of securing a US$ 11.6 million concessional loan from the […]