Globeleq, an Africa-focused independent power producer (IPP), has started the commercial operation of its 40 MW/52 MWp solar photovoltaic project in Kenya.
The project has contracted the energy produced to the national distribution utility Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
Globeleq has partnered with Africa Energy Development Corporation (AEDC) to develop the project in Langobaya, Malindi District. A 220-kV Weru substation connects the project to the national grid.
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December 03, 2021
Gitson Energy secured approval from Kenyan court for the 300 MW wind project in Marsabit
Kenyan diaspora-owned power developer Gitson Energy has secured approval from the High Court of Mombasa for the development of a 300 MW wind project in the Marsabit County of Kenya. Gitson...
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July 19, 2021
BTE Renewables starts commercial operation of the 100 MW Kipeto wind project in Kajiado
BTE Renewables, in partnership with Craftskills, a Kenyan-owned renewable developer, has reached the commercial operation of the 100 MW Kipeto wind project located in Kajiado County, Kenya. The...
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February 09, 2021
100 MW Kipeto wind project in Kajiado connects to grid
Kipeto Energy Plc (KEP) has connected Kipeto wind farm in Kenya to the national grid and will gradually start generating power. The project is comprised of 60 GE 1.7-103 wind turbines and a 17km (220...
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August 11, 2020
Tender for consultancy services for PPP transmission line projects in Kenya
The Government of Kenya, with the support of the African Development Bank, has launched a request for expression of interest (RFEOI) tender of Consultancy Services for the Development of Guidelin...
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May 20, 2020
Five consortia shortlisted for Olkaria geothermal PPP project
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has shortlisted five consortia for the Olkaria geothermal project. The project involves financing, design, supply, construction, commissioning, opera...
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