Bids invited for off-grid solar project in Kenya

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Kenya’s Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation has invited bids for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic Generation Plants with Associated Power Distribution Network (Mini-Grids) with 7 Years of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services in Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu & Isiolo Counties.

The Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project for Underserved Counties (KOSAP) is a development initiative in Kenya aimed at increasing access to clean and sustainable solar energy in rural and underserved areas of the country. The project seeks to provide electricity to households, businesses, and public institutions through off-grid solar solutions. It aims to improve the livelihoods of rural communities, enhance economic opportunities, and contribute to Kenya's efforts to achieve universal access to electricity. Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of KOSAP. 

Proposals must be physically delivered to the address by October 17, 2023. More information about this tender can be found on our Business opportunity page here.

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