Wind power in Kenya
KenGen Wind Power, Ngong
Wind power in Kenya generates a small but its proportion of the country's electricity increases, as the installed capacity has been grows. Currently there is only one major wind farm, Ngong Hills Wind Farm. It is located in Ngong, Kajiado County and produces about 5.1 MW of electricity.[1] It is owned by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and cost KES. 1.6 billion (US$ 18 million).
Notable projects
Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP)
Kenya plans to build a the largest wind farm in Africa. The Lake Turkana Wind Power consortium (LTWP) aims to provide 300MW of low cost power. At KES. 70 billion (US$800 million) will be the largest single private investment in Kenya’s history.[2]
Impact on the Kenyan economy
- It will be the largest single private investment in Kenya
- Kenya won't need to buy oil for its thermal plants. It will save KES. 15.6 billion (US$180 million) p/a on fuel imports.
- The Project will contribute KES. 3 billion (US$35 million) p/a of tax and KES. 58.6 billion (US$ 673 million) over the entirety of the project.
- When construction is being carried, 2,500 jobs will be created and another 200 full-time jobs
Other
| Plant | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ngong Wind I (Phase II) | 6.8 | Commissioning in April 2013 |
| Isiolo Wind | 150 | Commissioning in July 2013 |
| Marsabit Wind | 50 | Feasibility ongoing |
Source: KenGen
2030
By 2030 Kenya aims to have 2,036MW of wind power or 9% of total capacity.[3]
See also
- Energy in Kenya
- Geothermal power in Kenya
- Hydroelectric power in Kenya
- Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP)
- List of power stations in Kenya
- Ngong Hills Wind Farm
- Renewable energy in Kenya
References
External links
- KenGen
- Lake Turkana Wind Power
- Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (Kenya)
- Energy Regulation Commission (Kenya)
- Kenya Power
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